All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

RBA rate hike strains households and businesses, CPA Australia warns

CPA Australia called for prudent spending and reforms to boost productivity, investment and economic confidence.

SAAA conference explores future of accounting education

The gathering enabled emerging researchers to engage with academics, professional bodies and industry partners.

IASB begins consultation on hedge accounting rules

The board is calling for input from investors, companies, auditors, regulators and other standard setters.

AFRC, SFC sign new MoU to expand regulatory cooperation

The new MoU replaces the 2021 agreement between the SFC and the AFRC’s predecessor, the Financial Reporting Council.

IRS replaces IRS2Go with new mobile app

The new app gives taxpayers additional ways to access IRS tools and account services on mobile devices.

CPA Australia calls for measures to address audit talent deficit

The accounting body urged the Treasury to make workforce supply, recruitment and retention central to future audit reforms.

ICAEW calls for rates freeze and tax certainty in budget

The institute recommended introducing a 12-month freeze on the business rates multiplier during 2027/28.

FRC updates UK audit and assurance standards

The revised standards will be effective for audits and assurance reports from 15 December 2026.

Proposed distribution tax reforms risk harming growth, ICAEW warns

The ICAEW highlighted concerns regarding the commercial repercussions of altering the tax rules on share capital reductions.

CA ANZ backs GAA’s push to align sustainability and financial reporting

A new report outlines practical measures organisations can take to better align sustainability-related and financial information.