All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

ACCA and AMIRA sign MoU to advance accountancy in Mongolia

The MoU aims to broaden training opportunities and boost engagement with finance professionals in Mongolia.

ASIC and APRA move to simplify FAR reporting requirements

The move is intended to ease compliance demands without weakening existing accountability standards.

AICPA urges simpler rules for accounting method change

The institute added recommendations to encourage voluntary compliance while reducing procedural hurdles.

CPA Australia says rate hold offers only temporary relief as cost pressures persist

The accounting body’s business and investment lead, Gavan Ord, said the interest rate hold does not materially reduce the wider pressures confronting consumers and businesses.

FCA seeks stronger powers to raise fines on individuals

The UK regulator said it will not count unpaid bonuses or earlier-earned benefits as income.

SPP urges revamp of HMRC’s proposed inheritance tax rules for pensions

The draft rules would place unworkable burdens on pension schemes and insurers, the SPP said.

ICAEW warns HMRC reporting plans will burden small firms

The institute sees the plans as part of a broader move by HMRC towards extensive data gathering.

FRC seeks new members for UK GAAP advisory group

The TAG comprises up to 15 financial reporting specialists with varied sector backgrounds operating under the UK and Ireland framework.

CPA Australia urges government to overhaul or delay tax bill

CPA Australia warned that the Bill does not reflect conditions faced by SMBs and start-up founders.

ACCA, UNITAR sign MoU to widen global training access

The MoU will be followed by a joint action plan for collaboration in the current fiscal year.