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.