All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
Inheritance tax cap to hit farmers, warn Azets advisers
The Finance Act 2026 will cap APR and BPR for farmer deaths after 5 April 2026.
ICAS marks social mobility milestone at admission ceremony
The ICAS Foundation helped “more than 50 young people from low-income households” achieve their CA qualification.
US, Canada and Mexico accounting bodies renew recognition pact
The organisations signed an MoU to continue their existing tripartite MRA.
AFRC sanctions auditors over registration failures and breaches
Financial penalties across the three matters amount to HK$546,000 ($69,786).
India’s CIC advises NFRA to put audit directions in the public domain
The recommendation was issued while the CIC was ruling on an appeal under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.
ACCA Ghana admits 130 new members, stresses tech readiness and ethics
The new professionals were inducted during the Accountancy Redefined: Shaping Future Skills event.
India to include crypto assets in financial account reporting from 2026
The updated framework will cover crypto assets, central bank digital currencies and specified electronic money products.
AICPA urges IRS to widen first time abatement penalty relief
The AICPA proposed allowing taxpayers to reverse automatic FTA relief by showing reasonable cause.
ACCA urges UK Government to simplify tax system to boost entrepreneurship
The accountancy body wants the government to better inform small business owners about available relief.
Executive optimism on US economy rises in Q1 AICPA-CIMA survey
Around 39% of respondents said they are optimistic about the US economy over the next 12 months.