All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
FRC confirms final UK Stewardship Code 2020 signatories
The list comprises 197 asset management firms, 75 asset owners and 19 stewardship service providers.
HKICPA outlines budget priorities for Hong Kong’s 2026–27 fiscal year
The institute proposes a package of tax and policy measures to enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness.
US IRS extends SECURE 2.0 act amendment deadline to end of 2027
The extension will provide the IRS with more time to issue model amendment language covering the changes.
UK’s Charity Commission to add staff and upgrade technology
The regulator will recruit 80 additional staff and increase investment in digital systems.
ACCA partners with Uzbekistan’s Chamber on public sector audit
The two bodies agreed on an eight‑area cooperation framework that includes improving public sector audit quality.
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ACCA survey finds accountants expect shift to flexible career paths
The survey found that 51% of respondents expect flexible career paths to replace traditional linear progression.
US accounting enrolment climbs for third consecutive year
In 2025, total post-secondary accounting enrolment across all institution types reached 313,397 students.
CPA Crossings, IMA join forces to widen access to accounting education
CPAx’s distribution network will gain access to learning opportunities from the combined course catalogues of CPAx and IMA.
ICAI requests extension for tax audit report submission deadline
At present, the deadline for tax audit report submissions is set for 30 September 2025.
IESBA releases new publications to clarify ethics standards for accountants
The publications detail important elements of the standard related to the engagement of external experts and the proportionality of ethics.