Johnny Yong
Johnny Yong is a technical manager with IFAC’s Global Accountancy Profession Support (GAPS). He was previously a partner of a Training Provider in Malaysia, specializing in provision of training to accounting firms and for accountants in general. He qualified as an accountant following his articleship with BDO Malaysia and was also heading the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) Public Practice Department for a while before leaving to pursue his other interest in the accounting fields.
Final Restructuring Proposal for the Code of Ethics: What Do You Think?
The third Exposure Draft that was issued by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants in January 2017 as part of the Structure of the Code (Structure) project is open for comment until May 25, 2017—and is the final opportunity for the SMPs to say their piece on the Structure.
Accountants Optimistic Despite Challenges
Despite all the unpredictability in 2016, the accounting profession was still fairly optimistic—all things considered.
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An SMP Perspective on Proposed Changes to the IESBA Code of Ethics
Given recent proposals from the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants with potential changes for the Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, small- and medium-sized practices need to start preparing for some of the more significant changes coming their way.
