All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

AICPA partners with former IRS commissioner to address AI tax risks

The CART initiative unites leaders across the accounting, legal, academic, technology and public sectors.

IPSASB appoints three new members to board

The IPSASB also reappointed two serving members to the board.

ICAEW advises taxpayers expected to receive HMRC assessment letters

The ICAEW calls on taxpayers to be vigilant and call HMRC if their assessment is incorrect or needs cancellation.

HKICPA, HKBU sign MoU to develop accounting and business talent

The three-year MoU is the first such agreement the HKICPA has concluded with a local higher education institution.

CA ANZ partners with AI compliance automation platform Zato

Eligible chartered companies signing an annual Zato ledger agreement will receive a one-off credit of $1,782 (A$2,500).

ICAI sets 2027 peer review mandate for PSB branch audits – report

The new rule extends peer reviews to PSB component auditors, alongside principal auditors.

Australia’s TPB outlines enhanced sanctions framework for tax misconduct

The reforms expand the TPB’s enforcement powers over registered and unregistered tax advisers.

India’s CBDT drops arrest provisions from tax recovery rules

The changes were notified as part of the Income-tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2026.

CPA Australia urges fixes to proposed 30% minimum trust tax regime

CPA Australia warned that taxpayers may spend up to $1.99bn (A$2.8bn) on advice to assess the proposed rules.

British Columbia to tax select professional services from October

The 7% levy will cover accounting, including bookkeeping and assurance services, among others.