Official Notices
112 notices published
ACRA Promotes Accountancy as Rewarding Career with Growth Opportunities
ACRA highlights accountancy as a dynamic, rewarding career essential for business integrity and public interest. It emphasizes progression in emerging fields like sustainability reporting and IT audit. Students and professionals are encouraged to pursue qualifications such as the Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ).
ACRA Financial Reporting Practice Guidance for FY2025 Statements
ACRA's resource page details directors' duties, the Financial Reporting Surveillance Programme, and relief applications for financial statements. It provides downloadable Practice Guidance No. 1 of 2025 focusing on review areas for FY2025, plus prior years' documents from 2024 to 2012. Businesses should consult these to ensure compliant financial reporting.
ACRA ASC Updates: New SFRS(I) and FRS for 2026 Reporting Periods
ACRA's Accounting Standards Committee (ASC) has published collections of SFRS(I)s and FRSs applicable for annual periods starting 1 January 2026. Recent amendments address disclosures on uncertainties and subsidiaries without public accountability. Businesses should note upcoming consultations and leadership changes in ASC.
ACRA Aligns AGM and AR Timelines to FYE from 31 Aug 2018
ACRA has aligned timelines for holding Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and filing Annual Returns (ARs) to companies' Financial Year Ends (FYE) effective for FYE on or after 31 August 2018, reducing regulatory burden. Listed companies must hold AGMs within 4 months and others within 6 months post-FYE. AR filing deadlines are also tied to FYE, with safeguards on FYE changes to prevent arbitrary adjustments.
MAS Promotes Fit Notes & E-Hong Baos for Greener Lunar New Year
MAS urges using fit banknotes or digital e-hong baos for Lunar New Year hong baos to minimize environmental impact from new note printing. This initiative supports sustainable practices during festive celebrations. Businesses handling cash gifts can adopt these greener alternatives.
MAS Speech: Leadership & Value Creation in Singapore Listed Companies
Mr Chee Hong Tat, Deputy Chairman of MAS, addressed leadership and value creation in Singapore’s listed companies at the SID Chairpersons Guild launch. The speech, titled 'Setting the Standard', was delivered on 16 January 2026. Published by MAS for directors and business leaders.
MAS Reply on Regulations for Mortgage Equity Withdrawal Loans
MAS issued a written reply to a Parliamentary Question on regulations relating to mortgage equity withdrawal loans. The response is hosted on the official MAS website, emphasizing trusted .gov.sg domains for government communications.
MAS Written Reply on ATM and Bank Branch Coverage
MAS has issued a written reply to Parliamentary Questions on ATM and bank branch coverage in Singapore. The reply addresses public inquiries on banking accessibility. Businesses should note any regulatory updates on service provision.
MAS Reply on Effectiveness of Bank Anti-Scam Requirements
MAS issued a written reply to Parliament on the effectiveness of requirements for banks to protect consumers from scams. It stresses government communications occur via official .gov.sg websites like go.gov.sg/open. Businesses must use trusted websites to verify official notices.
MAS Reply: Recycled Mobile Numbers Linked to PayNow Bank Accounts
MAS issued a written reply to a Parliamentary Question on linking recycled mobile phone numbers to bank accounts for PayNow. It highlights official government communication via .gov.sg websites. Businesses are advised to use trusted sources for updates.