In an autonomous finance function, processes and activities are partly governed and majority operated by self-learning software agents that optimise front-, middle- and back-office operations.

In early March 2023, the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) of Malaysia unveiled a proposed timetable for the gradual implementation of an electronic invoicing system, known as e-invoicing. This initiative aims to improve tax administration management while simplifying financial record-keeping for taxpayers. The plan entails a phased rollout, commencing in 2023 for selected companies, followed by a subsequent implementation based on annual sales.