All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
Global accountant confidence falls amid cost pressures, finds ACCA survey
Although confidence remains above the near-record low seen in Q1, it is still low compared to late 2024.
ICAS urges chancellor to prioritise tax certainty ahead of UK budget
An ICAS survey showed that only 3% of its members support raising taxes on businesses or employers.
ACCA supports TCINIB’s first stage of IPSAS transition
TCINIB chose to begin its transition early, acting ahead of the mandatory 2030 deadline.
CPA Australia backs audit progress, stresses trustee valuation duties
ASIC found ongoing concerns over unlisted investment valuations and the information available to trustees and auditors.
ACCA releases September 2026 exam results
The accountancy body said 102,263 candidates entered the September session, with 114,239 exams completed.
CPA Australia reports link governance, trust to Indonesia’s growth
The publications were developed with Indonesia’s financial regulator OJK, the UID Foundation and IAI.
US IRS begins automatic adoption tax credit refunds
Eligible taxpayers are expected to receive their refunds by the end of the year.
AI emerges as leading ethical concern for accountants, ACCA survey finds
Nearly 50% of the respondents said that ethical challenges became more difficult to address over the past three years.
CPA Australia says trust tax bill still has key design flaws
The association said the government had responded to concerns from professional and business groups by making the election process more flexible.
ASIC flags persistent flaws in super fund valuations and audits
The regulator examined 42 RSE financial reports and analysed six audits.