All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
HMRC to introduce MFA for agent online services
MFA is scheduled to go live by the end of June 2026, subject to successful testing.
ACCA backs UK Government’s plan to overhaul late payment rules
The organisation believes the reforms could materially improve cash flow conditions for smaller companies.
FRC outlines measures to make SME audits more proportionate
A central plank is new guidance aimed at helping auditors apply existing standards in a way that scales to the business being audited.
Hainan endorses CGMA in new finance talent drive, AICPA says
The CGMA designation has been officially recognised as meeting the requirements of Hainan’s new high-level finance talent programme.
ACCA urges FCA to prepare companies for tougher sustainability reporting
The ACCA submitted its views to the FCA’s consultation on updating disclosure requirements for listed issuers.
CA Sri Lanka introduces new business law and compliance faculty
With this initiative, CA Sri Lanka aims to prepare chartered accountants for increasingly complex regulatory settings.
UK tax regime is constraining SME growth, CIMA survey finds
The CIMA reports that 80.4% of respondents view employer-related taxes as very or extremely challenging for their organisation.
CPA Australia backs review of ATO online services for agents
The review by the Tax Ombudsman will assess how OSfA and Practice Mail can be improved to better support agents.
DRSC joins IFRS sustainability advisory forum for 2026–28 term
The DRSC will assist the IFRS Foundation and the ISSB in further shaping the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
US SEC drafts plan to ease quarterly earnings disclosure rules
The SEC is reportedly holding discussions with stock exchanges on potential changes.