All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

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.

ACCA signs MoUs with Uzbekistan’s finance ministry and central bank

The agreements aim to support reporting reforms, widen use of international standards and boost skills in Uzbekistan’s finance sector.

US SEC proposes to scrap climate disclosure rules

The Commission said the move was intended to align its work with its legal mandate.

AICPA seeks clear guidance on proposed Trump Accounts

The AICPA urged Treasury and the IRS to define “available” for determining who may open a Trump Account.

Chartered Accountants Ireland elects new president

Joan Curry has been associated with CAI since 2018 and has experience in public financial management.

Indian small companies see strongest growth since Covid-19: CPA Australia survey

CPA Australia’s figures indicate that 80% of Indian small enterprises expanded in 2025, compared with a 63% Asia-Pacific average.