Do we need to pay CPF for interns, and should interns be on payroll?
It depends on the internship arrangement and whether the intern [...]
What should we include in a full employment cost budget for an entry-level technician in Singapore?
Don’t stop at basic salary—include allowances, likely overtime, employer CPF, [...]
How do we set starting pay without overpaying if readiness varies more in 2026–2027?
Use a salary band plus a simple step-up plan (for [...]
Should we change our 2026 hiring calendar because of the ITE three-year curriculum?
Possibly, yes—mainly for internship and conversion timing. The practical step [...]
What should I do in the next 30–90 days to be ready for FY2026 close?
Start with a hedge register (what instruments, notional amounts, maturities, [...]
We don’t apply hedge accounting—should we still care about ACRA ED/2025/1?
Yes, if derivatives are material or profits are sensitive to [...]
What’s the most common founder mistake with FX forwards and forecast transactions?
Assuming the bank confirmation is enough. Auditors typically want to [...]
If I’m already hedging, how do I know whether hedge accounting is “at risk” in audit?
If you can’t quickly produce an inception designation memo, a [...]
Do I need to change my FY2025 accounts because of ACRA ED/2025/1?
Not automatically. An exposure draft is a proposal, so final [...]
If SFRS(I) 19 reduces disclosures, will my audit be faster or cheaper?
It can be smoother, but it’s not automatic—especially in the [...]