All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
India’s ICAI to revamp CA curriculum with AI and data analytics
The institute has set up a committee to steer the overhaul.
HKICPA, ZUEL expand talent development alliance in China
The two parties co-hosted a seminar at ZUEL on accounting talent development and career progression.
AICPA revises audit evidence rules for external confirmations
The standards update was approved by the Auditing Standards Board, a standard-setting body of the AICPA.
UK’s FCA bolsters executive team with two new appointments
The regulator named Simon Walls as executive director of markets and appointed Johan Sekora as COO.
IPA says Australia’s federal budget favours “piecemeal” tax fixes
The professional accounting body added that broad reforms are required to lift productivity and strengthen investment.
UAE’s MoF holds second briefing on national e‑invoicing rollout
The session set out the main goals of eInvoicing and its contribution to the UAE’s broader digital transformation policies.
Kenya enacts tax changes, removes CGT on certain internal transfers
The bill is intended to support smoother business restructurings and promote tax neutrality.
ISCA forms taskforce to bolster financial reporting
The taskforce will study how companies can clearly communicate financial performance, risks and long-term value to stakeholders.
AICPA calls for clarity on expanded excise tax rules for non-profits
Section 4960 imposes a 21% excise charge on the portion of remuneration above $1m paid by ATEOs to their “covered employees”.
ICAEW elects Neil Cutting as next vice-president
Cutting’s term in his new role is set to run from June 2026 to June 2027.