All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

FRC study finds cautious, uneven use of AI in UK corporate reporting

According to the findings, companies are largely deploying AI for narrow, lower-risk tasks within reporting processes.

CPA Australia warns 30% trust tax risks unfair burden without stamp duty relief

The accounting body also flagged concerns over proposed joint and several liability for directors of corporate trustees.

ICAEW adds three members to regulatory board

The three new members of the IRB have been appointed for an initial term of three years.

IRS, Security Summit launch security campaign for tax professionals

This year’s programme highlights emerging tax scams, essential security controls and data breach response strategies.

CPA Australia urges caution on 2026 tax returns amid scam risks

The warning follows ATO figures showing that more than 595,000 individual returns were adjusted in the last financial year.

Oman adds more than 100 ACCA members to finance workforce

The association recognised members who completed their qualification during 2024 and 2025 at a ceremony in Muscat.

CA Sri Lanka sets up new academy, issues new governance guides

The CA Leadership Academy will initially run two separate training tracks.

US SEC appoints Paul Knight as chief operating officer

Knight succeeds Charlene Arietti Gold, who served as interim COO for seven months.

ACCA backs overhaul of international cash flow accounting standard

The findings of a new FARSIG report demonstrate that cash flow is essential for assessing liquidity, solvency and financial flexibility.

ISCA, IMDA roll out AI training initiative for accountancy sector

AIxAccountancy will drive ISCA’s campaign to upskill 60,000 finance professionals in Singapore in AI within three years.