All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

CIMA urges UK to widen access to professional career paths

CIMA’s announcement coincides with students across England receiving their results.

HKICPA submits seven policy proposals to Hong Kong five-year plan consultation

In addition, it called for broader access for Hong Kong accounting, auditing and taxation services under CEPA.

436,000 sole traders and landlords file first MTD update, says HMRC

From September, HMRC will begin signing up required MTD for Income Tax users who have not yet enrolled.

CPA Australia pushes for direct government oversight of audit firms

CPA Australia also said reforms must recognise Australia’s role in global financial markets.

IFRS Foundation confirms two new appointments

Sam Woods has been appointed as IASB chair and Steven Maijoor as the next chair of the Trustees.

Azerbaijan adds ACCA IPSAS certificate to accountancy framework

The decision was described by ACCA as an “important milestone” for the development of the accountancy profession.

PCAOB swears in Kyle S. Hauptman as board member

Hauptman’s Board term will run until 24 October 2029.

MASB issues new accounting standard on regulatory assets and liabilities

MASB noted that both pronouncements are identical to the IASB’s IFRS 20 and Amendments to IAS 28.

US Treasury, IRS set out initial framework for Saver’s Match rollout

The notice proposes the Saver’s Match structure and requests public feedback ahead of formal rulemaking.

ACCA urges HMRC to rethink income tax self-assessment changes

ACCA calls the proposals flawed, unfair, and a source of unnecessary bureaucracy for already overburdened businesses.