All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Accountants flag rising risks from Middle East instability – ICAEW survey

The survey gathered responses from 497 ICAEW members based in the UK, the Middle East, South Asia, Cyprus and Turkey.

AICPA renews backing for Fiscal State of the Nation transparency bill

The AICPA’s stance is supported by a Harris Poll survey conducted in 2025.

CA ANZ urges employers to prepare for payday super reforms

Under the new framework, superannuation guarantee contributions must be paid each pay cycle.

Inheritance tax cap to hit farmers, warn Azets advisers

The Finance Act 2026 will cap APR and BPR for farmer deaths after 5 April 2026.

ICAS marks social mobility milestone at admission ceremony

The ICAS Foundation helped “more than 50 young people from low-income households” achieve their CA qualification.

US, Canada and Mexico accounting bodies renew recognition pact

The organisations signed an MoU to continue their existing tripartite MRA.

AFRC sanctions auditors over registration failures and breaches

Financial penalties across the three matters amount to HK$546,000 ($69,786).

India’s CIC advises NFRA to put audit directions in the public domain

The recommendation was issued while the CIC was ruling on an appeal under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

ACCA Ghana admits 130 new members, stresses tech readiness and ethics

The new professionals were inducted during the Accountancy Redefined: Shaping Future Skills event.

India to include crypto assets in financial account reporting from 2026

The updated framework will cover crypto assets, central bank digital currencies and specified electronic money products.