All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

ICAI Kuwait chapter’s webinar examines Claude AI’s role in accounting

The webinar was attended by more than 280 members across Kuwait.

DRSC publishes study on EU voluntary sustainability reporting standard

Most participants considered the VS suitable for achieving the EC’s goals around voluntary sustainability reporting.

NASBA selects Katrina Salazar as nominee for 2026–27 vice-chair

Salazar is currently a NASBA director-at-large and heads its Legislative Support Committee for 2025–26.

ACCA says sustainability reporting can boost growth in UK and China

The ACCA urged regulators and policymakers to accelerate progress while setting realistic expectations.

IAASB opens consultation to strengthen interim review standard

The IAASB said the revision reflects changes in global markets and audit practice over the past two decades.

FASB names five new members of PMAC advisory group

The new members of the PMAC are Brad Broberg, Pieter Combrink, Mary Hill, Niall O’Malley and Abhay Srivastava.

ACCA backs FRC’s revised audit standards on fraud and going concern

The ACCA said the revised standards clarify auditors’ fraud duties and tighten going concern requirements.

US SEC proposes semi-annual reporting for public companies

The proposal would allow companies to choose an interim reporting schedule that best suits their business and investors.

CPA Australia warns 30% trust tax would hit small businesses and families

The professional body said that the changes would impact middle earners and small businesses hardest.

ISCA workshop showcases practical AI use cases for accountants

The workshop was part of the ISCA’s drive to prepare finance professionals for increasing automation, data-led work and AI-enabled processes.