Reviewed: 1 November 2026 · Next review: May 2027
We rank accounting firms by scoring each one against six published criteria, using only information we can verify from the firm, regulators or professional bodies. The weights below are applied identically to every firm in every list.
| Criterion | Weight | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Professional qualifications | 25% | Licensed or chartered professionals (for example ACCA, CA(M), CA(S), MIA membership) and regulatory registrations that can be verified. |
| Service scope | 20% | Coverage of bookkeeping, tax, company secretarial, payroll, MITI/MIDA and customs support under one engagement. |
| Data security | 15% | Published information-security practice, such as an ISO/IEC 27001 certification or equivalent controls. |
| Cross-border coverage | 15% | Own offices or partners in Malaysia and Singapore rather than referral arrangements. |
| Client evidence | 15% | Verifiable client outcomes, case studies or third-party reviews. |
| Fee transparency | 10% | Clear statement of what a quote includes and how scope changes are priced. |
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