All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

FAF Trustees open nominations for 2027 FASAC intake

FASAC members serve an initial one-year term and can be reappointed for up to three additional one-year terms.

Australia plans tougher measures for Big Four accounting firms

The government has instructed ASIC to tighten its oversight of Australian accounting and auditing standards.

FRC fines PwC and audit partner over Babcock audit failures

PwC faces a fine of £3.24m ($4.36m), while partner John Waters must pay a £59,062 ($79,566) penalty.

ICAI launches Global Orbit Summit to support India’s GCC push

The first summit was hosted by the ICAI’s Northern India Regional Council.

ICAS, BPP roll out accounting and business qualification in England

The initiative creates new professional growth opportunities for regional employers and staff.

UK FRC updates third country auditor rules

The new rules will be effective from 1 September 2026.

ACCA publishes June 2026 exam pass rates

The accountancy body said 4,690 students have now finished all of their exams and will move to affiliate status.

UK picks Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as preferred candidate to chair FRC

Gadhia founded and chaired fintech company Snoop and served as CEO of Virgin Money from 2007 to 2018.

CPA Australia backs start-up CGT concession but flags design concerns

CPA Australia is pushing for specific updates to streamline the concession’s operation.

ICAN urges accounting technicians to build digital skills

The institute called on the accounting technicians to keep pace with technologies such as AI, automation and data analytics.