All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

SOCPA expands fellowship exam accessibility

The organisation indicated that future examinations will continue to be available in both Arabic and English.

FRC initiates engagement phase for FASS

The initiative seeks to refine the FRC’s supervisory methods to cultivate an audit market.

FASB proposes ASU to enhance company expense reporting

The update aims to equip investors with more comprehensive insights into a company’s expenses.

CPA Australia lauds pledge to enhance ATO services

Heferen acknowledged ATO’s performance “has not been where we want it to be”, but highlighted improvements made.

ICAI probes 15 CAs over alleged political donation fraud

The Board of Discipline is currently assessing evidence from both sides, with the next session planned for September 2025.

CPA Australia partners with Indonesian authorities

This marks the first instance of CPA Australia conducting such a workshop for MSMEs in Indonesia.

Tribunal directs HMRC to reveal AI use in R&D tax credit rejections

This decision stems from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request made by tax adviser Tom Elsbury in December 2023.

Chartered IIA concern over internal audit in broadband sector

The Chartered IIA has urged Ofcom to take immediate steps to enhance governance and oversight for broadband providers.

CA ANZ supports overhaul of New Zealand education system

The organisation’s endorsement follows the release of a report by the Education Review Office.

ISCA, SHICPA sign MoU to strengthen accounting collaboration

The partnership also aims at fostering collaboration between the accounting sectors in Singapore and China.