Strengthening Audit Committees in the Philippine Setting Audit committees play a critical role in sustaining organizational trust. In the local regulatory landscape guided by SEC Memorandum Circular No. 24, s. 2019. The... audit committee charter audit committees Philippines board oversight compliance corporate governance enterprise accountability internal audit alignment risk management
Implementing Internal Audit Functions in Growing Enterprises Internal audit, often misunderstood as a tool only for large or listed corporations, is in fact a vital function for growing businesses. It strengthens governance, ensures compliance, and provides ass... audit outsourcing business compliance corporate governance financial controls internal audit Philippines risk management
Tackling Common Pitfalls in Compliance for Medium to Large Enterprises The risks of regulatory lapses extend far beyond penalties. They can delay funding, disrupt operations, and damage business reputation in competitive markets. As regulatory expectations continue to e... BIR compliance requirements DOLE compliance SEC compliance accounting standards compliance corporate governance Philippines risk management
Preparing for BIR Transfer Pricing Audits: A Practical Guide Transfer pricing has become a central point of scrutiny for the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), especially for medium to large corporations with cross-border or related-party transactions. With heig... BIR Audit Preparation Corporate Tax Risk Management Cross-Border Compliance International Taxation PFRS Compliance Philippine Tax Strategy intercompany transactions tax compliance strategies
Managing Multi-Entity Structures As enterprises grow, diversify, or expand across regions, managing multiple entities under one organization becomes increasingly complex. For holding companies, real estate groups, service conglomerat... accounting best practices audit and consolidation financial consolidation group accounting intercompany transactions multi-entity structures
Navigating the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) Under CREATE With the implementation of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act, the Philippine government introduced the Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) to direct private ... BOI BOI-registered enterprises SIPP accounting strategy fiscal incentives compliance investment investment policy location-based incentives tax incentives tax strategies and incentives
From CAPEX to OPEX: Rethinking Large Asset Investments In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, large-scale asset acquisition strategies are under closer scrutiny. Enterprises particularly those in manufacturing, logistics, utilities, and infrast... accounting strategy cost-efficient operations financial strategy investment modern asset management operational efficiency strategy
Key Accounting Considerations for BOI-Registered Enterprises The Board of Investments (BOI) continues to play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive economic growth across the Philippines. One of its key strategies is to encourage enterprises to set up operations ... BOI Philippine economy accounting strategy business expansion capital planning financial projections financial strategy provincial investment regional compliance strategy tax incentives tax strategies and incentives
Cloud-Based ERP & Accounting Trends for Companies As businesses evolve, adopting cloud-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems has become essential for improving operational efficiency, data accuracy, and financial oversight. ... ERP accounting systems accounting trends financial strategy strategy technology
Preparing Financial Reports That Withstand Economic Shifts Shifts in economic conditions, from local inflation to global market trends, continue to influence how Philippine businesses operate and grow. Preparing financial reports that do more than comply with... compliance economy finance financial strategy strategy
Balancing Debt and Equity for Sustainable Growth More than a financial requirement, a well-structured capital strategy is the foundation of sustainable growth. For many growing businesses, especially those navigating expansion or reinvestment, the k... debt and equity strategy sustainable growth
ESG and Sustainability Reporting Integrating ESG Principles into Financial Reporting and Disclosures. In the Philippines, ESG reporting is steadily gaining traction as investors, regulators, and stakeholders place increasing... featured insights