All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
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.
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HMRC signs multi-year deal with Capgemini to modernise customer service
The move will allow HMRC staff to gain access to tools and real-time information to handle queries more effectively.
CIMA welcomes Skills England report, seeks rethink on Level 7 cuts
The institute has raised concerns over the move to end Level 7 apprenticeships in accounting and finance.
ACCA backs FRC adoption of global audit standard for LCE
Responding to the FRC’s call for views, the ACCA supported adoption of the LCE standard.
ICAS members call for income tax and NI reform after Scottish election
Members urged the new Scottish Government to set out a long-term plan for growth and public finances.
SEC appoints four new members to investor advisory committee
The new recruits join nine existing members, bringing total membership to 13.