All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
AICPA names Jan Lewis as new chair
Lewis previously served as AICPA vice-chair and has held several other volunteer roles.
Chartered Accountants Ireland calls for AI-ready infrastructure
The institute is seeking investment in such infrastructure to help SMEs adopt AI technology.
FRC report calls for improvements in structured digital reporting
The review highlighted recurring issues that still limit the usefulness of structured data.
PCAOB appoints Randy Thornton as chief operating officer
Thornton had served as the PCAOB’s acting COO since July 2025.
US SEC proposes rules to simplify public company reporting
The reforms aim to simplify public capital-raising and align disclosure requirements with a company’s size and maturity.
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Financial Accounting Foundation begins search for new GASB member
The appointee will begin with a five-year term and may be eligible for a further term of up to five years.
COSO begins search for next board chair
The new chair will be elected to begin a three-year term on 1 January 2027.
ICAS warns against viewing regulation as barrier to growth
Following the King’s Speech, ICAS CEO Gail Boag commented that “regulation should not be seen as the enemy of growth”.
AICPA submits recommendations for 2026–27 Priority Guidance Plan
The submission supports the IRS Strategic Operating Plan’s push to expand and sharpen official guidance.
HMRC signs $233m deal with Quantexa for data and AI overhaul
The move is intended to improve efficiency, strengthen safeguards of public finances and improve services for taxpayers.