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.