MIA proposes increasing penalty by up to ten times


PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) wants to increase the penalty for accountants who flout the law by up to 10 times.

Under the present Accountants Act, the law provides for a fine of up to RM5,000 including costs incurred for investigations if any party is found guilty.

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