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ASC reminds firms to prepare for new accounting standards

It says new Financial Reporting Standards will affect companies across different industries and also lists key changes

Michelle Quah

Michelle Quah

Published Wed, Dec 28, 2016 · 09:50 PM

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    Singapore

    SINGAPORE'S accounting standards-setting body has sent a reminder to companies (amid this period of feasting and merry-making) to prepare themselves for the new standards that will soon change the way they account for key items in their financial statements.

    The Accounting Standards Council (ASC) said in a letter to directors and chief financial officers of companies that they ought to "take the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and timely transition" to new Financial Reporting Standards (FRS) set to kick in.

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