All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

UK FRC updates third country auditor rules

The new rules will be effective from 1 September 2026.

ACCA publishes June 2026 exam pass rates

The accountancy body said 4,690 students have now finished all of their exams and will move to affiliate status.

UK picks Dame Jayne-Anne Gadhia as preferred candidate to chair FRC

Gadhia founded and chaired fintech company Snoop and served as CEO of Virgin Money from 2007 to 2018.

CPA Australia backs start-up CGT concession but flags design concerns

CPA Australia is pushing for specific updates to streamline the concession’s operation.

ICAN urges accounting technicians to build digital skills

The institute called on the accounting technicians to keep pace with technologies such as AI, automation and data analytics.

HKSAR appoints new members to Financial Reporting Review Panel

The newly appointed individuals will serve a three-year term.

ICAI and CPA Australia renew mutual recognition deal for five years

The MRA creates a framework for each body to recognise eligible members’ professional qualifications.

FRC publishes latest UK Stewardship Code signatories list

The signatory base now includes 197 asset managers, 74 asset owners and 19 service providers.

IRS to launch automatic penalty relief for compliant taxpayers

The agency said the new AEP will replace the First Time Abate programme.

ASIC probes ‘Big Four’ audit companies amid misconduct claims

The investigation targets whistleblower reports and internal grievances related to audit quality.