All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

ACCA backs overhaul of international cash flow accounting standard

The findings of a new FARSIG report demonstrate that cash flow is essential for assessing liquidity, solvency and financial flexibility.

ISCA, IMDA roll out AI training initiative for accountancy sector

AIxAccountancy will drive ISCA’s campaign to upskill 60,000 finance professionals in Singapore in AI within three years.

CPA Australia urges targeted audit reforms to bolster market trust

A newly released Federal Treasury paper proposes reforms to boost accountability, governance, audit quality and regulatory oversight in the profession.

Dubai FAA Academy gains NASBA approval as CPE sponsor

The accreditation allows the academy to award internationally recognised CPE credits for all its programmes.

PCAOB selects new chief economist and OERA director

Ying Li Compton joins the PCAOB from PwC International, where she was a managing director.

Global sustainability reporting edges towards uniform standards, study finds

Research by the IFAC, AICPA and CIMA evaluated 1,400 companies in 22 different jurisdictions.

PCAOB chief auditor Barbara Vanich to depart next month

Vanich has been associated with the PCAOB for more than 17 years.

ICAEW picks new independent non-executive board member

Elizabeth Hambley succeeds Malcolm Wood and will serve a three-year term.

ACCA, AFIAAR sign MoU to boost “accountancy quality” in Africa

The MoU aims to strengthen cooperation between independent audit regulators and the accountancy profession across the continent.

PCAOB unveils consultation mechanism for accounting practices

The new process will give registered public accounting businesses a direct channel to PCAOB staff.