All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

CA Sri Lanka introduces new business law and compliance faculty

With this initiative, CA Sri Lanka aims to prepare chartered accountants for increasingly complex regulatory settings.

UK tax regime is constraining SME growth, CIMA survey finds

The CIMA reports that 80.4% of respondents view employer-related taxes as very or extremely challenging for their organisation.

CPA Australia backs review of ATO online services for agents

The review by the Tax Ombudsman will assess how OSfA and Practice Mail can be improved to better support agents.

DRSC joins IFRS sustainability advisory forum for 2026–28 term

The DRSC will assist the IFRS Foundation and the ISSB in further shaping the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

US SEC drafts plan to ease quarterly earnings disclosure rules

The SEC is reportedly holding discussions with stock exchanges on potential changes.

HMRC set for fresh clampdown on undeclared online sales income

Total online earnings linked to online sellers reached close to £55bn ($73.39bn) in 2025.

NFRA finds gaps in controls at Indian arms of audit companies

The regulator pointed to gaps in auditor independence, internal controls and the examination of related-party transactions.

ICAS study finds widespread concern over genAI accounting errors

The study was carried out by researchers from the Alliance Manchester Business School and Aston Business School.

FRC updates guidance on ‘comply or explain’ reporting

The guidance for investors, proxy advisers and other users explains how to assess companies that depart from code provisions.

ICAI-NFRA look to deepen ties with new coordination framework

The proposed framework will require senior NFRA and ICAI officials to meet more regularly to discuss key issues.