All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Chinese firms step up global expansion despite economic risks: report

The report flags compliance, risk management, organisation and talent as key problem areas.

ICAS backs FCA’s UK SRS plan but warns on proposed reliefs

The organisation also raised concerns that some proposed reliefs could weaken reporting.

ACCA sets four priorities to strengthen UK-EU trading ties

ACCA noted mobility of professionals would bolster the UK’s industrial strategy by helping them live and work in the country.

FRC completes FRS 101 annual review with no IFRS-driven changes 

The regulator confirmed that there will be no changes in response to recent updates in IFRS Accounting Standards.

EU appoints Tina Humar as chair of code of conduct for business taxation

Humar has been appointed for a period of two years.

AICPA names Jan Lewis as new chair

Lewis previously served as AICPA vice-chair and has held several other volunteer roles.

Chartered Accountants Ireland calls for AI-ready infrastructure

The institute is seeking investment in such infrastructure to help SMEs adopt AI technology.

FRC report calls for improvements in structured digital reporting

The review highlighted recurring issues that still limit the usefulness of structured data.

PCAOB appoints Randy Thornton as chief operating officer

Thornton had served as the PCAOB’s acting COO since July 2025.

US SEC proposes rules to simplify public company reporting

The reforms aim to simplify public capital-raising and align disclosure requirements with a company’s size and maturity.