All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Ukraine and UK partners discuss ESG reporting at Kyiv event

The event was held as part of the City-Ukraine Hub project, which is funded by the UK Government’s FCDO.

ICAI hosts management development programme for CA final rank holders

The initiative was undertaken through the ICAI’s Placement Directorate in association with IIM Kozhikode.

CA Sri Lanka starts sustainability faculty, unveils new advisory qualification

The move comes as ESG and sustainability are now vital to long-term value creation and responsible corporate conduct.

CPA Canada appoints eight directors as new governance model takes effect

The new appointments are aligned with CPA Canada’s new governance model, which took effect on 1 April 2026.

ICAS calls for clearer safeguards in FRC’s TCA policy

FRC’s proposal would temporarily alter the TCA framework to make it easier for certain entities registered in China to list in London.

Financial delays eased in 2026, finds AICPA survey

The survey was conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of AICPA between 10 and 12 March 2026.

ICAI shelves rollout of new quality management rules for audit firms

The postponement follows a disagreement between ICAI and the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA).

ACCA, ACFP and Uzbekistan sign MoU on finance skills development

The parties will collaborate on research, both by launching joint projects and by sharing existing studies and insights.

Australian small firms lag APAC peers on growth and tech: CPA Australia survey

The report flags ongoing concerns over Australia’s economic performance and productivity.

UK’s FRC overhauls PIE auditor registration rules 

The regulator said the changes aim to tighten its oversight of audit firm restructurings.