All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Accounting undergraduate enrolment increases in US, data shows

The increase builds on programme enrolment gains of 12.7% in spring 2025 and 4.8% in spring 2024.

ICAEW urges caution on changes to uncertain tax treatment regime

The institute said that new measures must be tightly focused and avoid imposing excessive compliance burdens.

ACCA rolls out talent toolkit for smaller accounting firms

The launch is part of the ACCA’s global campaign on talent in SMPs.

AICPA and CIMA roll out Rise2040 initiative

The programme involved consultations with more than 6,000 accounting and finance professionals.

caba calls on ICAEW unpaid carers to use dedicated support service

Through the Carers Support Service, caba offers tailored help to ICAEW members.

IRS restructures Security Summit to bolster tax fraud defences

The Security Summit brings together the IRS, state tax agencies, tax software providers, tax professionals and other US stakeholders.

Chartered Accountants Ulster Society appoints new chairperson

Angela Craigan has spent more than two decades at Belfast practice HM Chartered Accountants.

IASB’s Global Preparers Forum appoints new member

Geetika Arora has been initially appointed for a five-year term.

US Treasury, IRS to propose rules on tax-exempt executive compensation

Previously, such tax was limited to the five highest‑paid employees of an applicable tax‑exempt organisation.

Economic optimism dips, while company confidence holds steady – survey

The AICPA-CIMA survey revealed that US economic optimism fell to 32% from 39% in Q1, while global optimism dropped to 19%.