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PM says federal govt debt still manageable

KUALA KANGSAR: The Federal government debt is manageable and far smaller than that of developed countries like the US and Japan, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“The sovereign debt of the US, Japan and Singapore is far bigger when compared with their per capita income,” he said on Friday.

Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah said on Tuesday that as at end-2015, the Federal government debt, comprising domestic and offshore debt, stood at RM630.5 billion or 54.5 per cent of Gross Domestic Product.

Najib, who is also Finance Minister, called on the people not to be swayed  by claims by certain quarters that the country was riddled with huge debts.

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EU VAT CHANGES FOR 2015

There are two new directives, first for the fast reaction mechanism aimed towards preventing VAT fraud. Second one is for the optional and temporary application of the reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of certain goods and services. Quick Reaction mechanism provides the legal basis to the countries that are members of the EU to integrate an emergency measure in they are in position to serious case of sudden and massive VAT fraud.

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USES OF FINANCIAL REPORTS

Financial statements may be used by different stakeholders for a multitude of purposes. Owners and managers require financial statements to make important business decisions affecting its continued operations. Financial analysis is then performed on these statements, providing management with a more detailed understanding of the figures.

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FUNDAMENTAL ACCOUNTING

Financial statements are prepared according to agreed upon guidelines. In order to understand these guidelines, it helps to understand the objectives of financial reporting. The objectives of financial reporting, as discussed in the Financial Accounting standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 1, are to provide information that

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SAVE ON TAXES

Value Added Tax (VAT) is a tax on consumption levied in the United Kingdom by the National Government. It was introduced in 1973 and is the third largest source of government revenue after Income Tax and National Insurance. It is administered and collected by HM revenue and customs, primarily through the Value Added Tax Act 1994. VAT is levied on most goods and services provided by registered businesses in the UK and some goods and services imported from outside the European Union.

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ACCOUNTING 1 ON 1

Financial statements are prepared according to agreed upon guidelines. In order to understand these guidelines, it helps to understand the objectives of financial reporting. The objectives of financial reporting, as discussed in the Financial Accounting standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 1, are to provide information that

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PROPER INVOICE INFO

Financial statements are prepared according to agreed upon guidelines. In order to understand these guidelines, it helps to understand the objectives of financial reporting. The objectives of financial reporting, as discussed in the Financial Accounting standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Concepts No. 1, are to provide information that

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