All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

CPA Australia flags deepening productivity slump

The accounting body argues that substantial tax reform is central to lifting productivity.

AICPA and CIMA study highlights uneven AI readiness

The joint research survey included responses from 1,735 executives across eight regions and industries.

ICAS launches new professional designation

ABP is only the third designation to be created by the institute in its 172-year history.

India plans major revamp to align tax and financial reporting rules

The move is aimed at removing one of the most persistent compliance pain points for companies.

CIMA urges government to use Spring Forecast to reset UK economic path

The CIMA’s secretary general outlined six priority policies to boost hiring, spur investment and drive innovation.

UK inheritance tax receipts reach £7.1bn in latest HRMC data

The authority noted that IHT receipts were around £100m ($134.86m) higher than the same period last year.

ACCA backs SRA crackdown on solicitors holding client money

The accountancy body also reaffirmed its support for a compulsory annual declaration from companies.

FCA CEO Nikhil Rathi signals shift towards fewer new rules

Rathi tied this shift in strategy to the post-Brexit regulatory landscape, in which the FCA is re-evaluating EU-derived rules.

CAI and business groups discuss lowering NI corporation tax rate

The groups agreed to back efforts to reduce the corporation tax rate in NI.

ICAI to launch information systems audit standards later this month

The institute plans to publish 11 distinct standards under this initiative.