All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

PCAOB creates Smaller Firm Resource Group

This group is intended to provide input on auditing standards, inspections, and other related PCAOB activities.

Chartered Accountants Ireland supports government market diversification plan

The Irish Government’s market diversification plan includes more than 100 actions.

FASB adds KPMG’s Angie Storm to Emerging Issues Task Force

Storm succeeds Robert Malhotra, who has recently taken on a different role at KPMG.

WCOA 2026 to take place in South Korea

The event will be co-hosted by IFAC and KICPA.

India positioned to benefit from US tariff war, says ICAI president

Nanda believes that this situation will ultimately bolster India’s position as a global leader.

ISCA, EY Singapore launch career mobility initiative for chartered accountants

The initiative is designed to cultivate and retain accounting professionals in Southeast Asia.

CPA Australia supports economic reform directions from Treasurer’s Roundtable

The accounting body urged stakeholders to foster a spirit of collaboration as the implementation phase of these reforms begins.

CPA Australia proposes recommendations for Hong Kong’s 2025 Policy Address

The proposals include the introduction of a QRTC scheme.

IASB finalises amendments to IFRS 19 for subsidiaries

The newly issued amendments to IFRS 19 aim to further ease the disclosure burden for eligible subsidiaries.

SAICA collaborates on AI MAF for South Africa

The initiative is aimed at establishing a baseline for evaluating the nation’s readiness for AI integration across various sectors.