Iswara & Company

VGA TAX Services Sdn. Bhd.

A Brief History

Tharma Iswara returned to Malaysia in December 1993 after being in U.K. where he practised as a Registered Auditor. In January 1994 he joined Viru, Goona & Associates, Chartered Accountants as the third partner. In December 1994, for technical reasons he started an associate practice, Iswara & Company. Both Iswara & Company and Viru, Goona & Associates are still for all intents and purposes one firm. The two firms specialise in the provision of services to clients who prefer a more personalised approach to their financial affairs.

We combine strong technical skills with a personal service. Our current portfolio of clients range across a wide diversity of industries and services.

This association also allows us to provide in-depth advice on all types of assignments.

This association also allows us to provide in-depth advice on all types of assignments.

OUR APPROACH

By drawing on our depth and breadth of experience, the range of services offered can be tailored to suit client's specific requirements. We have expertise in all aspects of accounting in industry and commerce.

OUR TEAM

Our team comprises of the three Partners and more than thirty staff of which at least ten have more than five years experience in various fields.

The three Partners have more than thirty five years experience in Auditing, Taxation and Accountancy. Two of the partners have also worked in a Big Firm.

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Our Approach

By drawing on our depth and breadth of experience, the range of services offered can be tailored to suit clients� specific requirements. We have expertise in all aspects of accounting in industry and commerce.

Vision Statement

To be the most highly respected professional firm in the region where clients come for the peace of mind that their interests are being cared for by a team that enjoys working with them and one another.

Mission Statement

To provide businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals with the highest quality accounting, auditing, tax planning and business advisory services delivered in a timely, efficient and innovative manner by a professional team that clearly enjoys working together to exceed their clients' needs.

Audit Division

Our goal is to improve the profitability of our clients. Rather than being content merely to adhere to statutory requirements, we believe in a broader approach with built in after-care. Besides conducting audits in accordance with the highest standards, we carefully analyse the results and prepare a "management letter" advising the client to points which we believe attention should be drawn.

When we carry out an audit we tell our clients the facts behind the figures and provide interpretations and guidance. ....Read More....

Tax Division

We are specialists in corporate and personal taxation and provide a comprehensive service on all aspects of this vital subject. We are able to provide precise recommendation. Advice and assistance which ensures both companies and individuals plan their tax affairs effectively and in accordance with current legislation. ....Read More....

Secretarial Division

With continuing developments in statutory enactment, the individual businessman and company alike need quick, pragmatic and effective guidance. The partners and staff are committed to providing the most comprehensive service possible to help clients in the running of their company affairs.

The scope of our services includes the drafting, reviewing and amending of memorandum and articles of association, preparation of incorporation and registration forms, liaising with the authorities ....Read More....

Liquidation

Tharma Iswara has been an Approved Company Liquidator since June 1998.

He initially carried out liquidation work on a variety of companies which were voluntarily wound up. He is now working together with Chiltern Insolvency Sdn. Bhd. on companies being wound up by the court. At our firm you will find a service tailored to our clients specific needs. ....Read More....

Personal Data Protection Act 2010

We are curently taking the necessary measures to our Company's compliance with the recently gazetted, Personal Data Protection Act 2010 (hereinafter referred to as PDPA 2010, which has been passed by the Malaysian Government to regulate the processing of personal data in commercial transaction.

In accordance with the PDPA 2010, the personal data ( as defined in the PDPA 2010) may be used, aomong others, for the following purposes:-
  1. To conduct background and reference checks to verify the information provided to us;
  2. For security and fraud prevention purposes;
  3. For purposess of compliance with the Company's Act 1965;
  4. For the purposes of compliance with good corporate governance;
  5. For the purposes of our company's branding, communications and corporate affairs;
  6. For the processing of your payment transaction; and
  7. For statistical analysis (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Purposes")
Please be informed that your personal data may be disclosed, desseminated and/or transferred to companies within Viru Goona & Associates / Iswara & Company group (including associated, related and affiliated companies as well as their subsidiaries, associated and affiliated companies, both local and international), whether present or future (collectively referred to as the "the Group") for the purpose of fullfiling our obligation to you in respect of the Purposes and all such other purposes that are related to the Purposes and also in providing intergrated services, maintaining ans storing records.

To this end, we are committed in ensuring the confidentiality, protection and accuracy of your personal data made available to us. It is your obligation to ensure that all personal data submitted to and retained by us are acurate, not misleading, updated and complete in all aspects. For the avoidance of doubt, we and / or the Group and /or its employees or authorised offices or agents will not be responsible for any personal data submitted by you to us that is inaccurate, incomplete and not updated

Our directors

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Goonasegaran A/L Kupusamy,

FCCA (UK) ; C.A. (M) ; ATII (M) Audit, Taxation and Accounting Experience (26 years) Worked at Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur. Worked in Chartered Accountancy firms in United Kingdom.

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Viruthasalam Pillai A/L Maniam

Audit, Taxation and Accounting Experience (26 years) Worked at Ernst & Young, Kuala Lumpur. Worked in Chartered Accountancy firms in United Kingdom.

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Tharma Iswara A/L S. Subramaniam

FCCA (UK) ; C.A. (M) ; FTII (M) Practised in United Kingdom as Registered Auditor. Audit, Taxation and Accounting Experience (26 years)
Approved Company Liquidator