All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
IRS restructures Security Summit to bolster tax fraud defences
The Security Summit brings together the IRS, state tax agencies, tax software providers, tax professionals and other US stakeholders.
Chartered Accountants Ulster Society appoints new chairperson
Angela Craigan has spent more than two decades at Belfast practice HM Chartered Accountants.
IASB’s Global Preparers Forum appoints new member
Geetika Arora has been initially appointed for a five-year term.
US Treasury, IRS to propose rules on tax-exempt executive compensation
Previously, such tax was limited to the five highest‑paid employees of an applicable tax‑exempt organisation.
Economic optimism dips, while company confidence holds steady – survey
The AICPA-CIMA survey revealed that US economic optimism fell to 32% from 39% in Q1, while global optimism dropped to 19%.
SEC names five new members of small business advisory committee
The new appointees will serve four-year terms, joining 15 current commission members.
ICAEW picks Caroline Smale as new president
Smale succeeds Derek Blair and will serve in the role through to June 2027.
ACCA backs HMRC push for standardised digital tax returns
The accountancy body advised HMRC to build flexibility into any revamped system and avoid rigid processes.
EFRAG resumes work on sustainability standard for non-EU groups
The standard will apply to non-EU groups with “significant EU activities”.
Financial Accounting Foundation picks new member of GASAC
Joel Levy’s tenure began on 1 June 2026 and will be completed on 31 December 2027.