All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

AI in finance hiring faces deep scepticism, ACCA survey finds

Around 48% of respondents voiced unease regarding algorithm-driven recruitment.

AFRC backs Hong Kong’s five-year plan and 2026 policy address

The council has also welcomed policy measures aimed at expanding the application of AI across the sector.

PCAOB names EY and Deloitte veterans as Audit Practitioner Fellows

The PCAOB has picked Addison Scott and Zian Xi as fellows under the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Programme.

Netherlands plans to introduce capital gains tax next year – report

Under the proposed regime, tax would be charged on investment gains when the underlying assets are sold.

ACCA calls for UK tax review ahead of budget

The organisation acted after government reporting revealed a $79.75bn (£59.2bn) deficit, with more than a third stemming from corporation tax receipts.

Türkiye increases tax scrutiny of high-income taxpayers

The VDK aims to ensure that taxpayers in the high-income category accurately report their earnings.

Canada prioritises tax rulings for C$1bn-plus investments

The initiative comes as the country hosts the Canada Investment Summit and aims to provide additional support for global investors.

ACCA, EY urge action on sustainability reporting

A joint report found that most businesses worldwide and in China’s GBA hub are still in the early stages of setting up required compliance systems.

Australia’s finance workforce shortage could hit 18,000 by 2035, study finds

The research indicated that the largest gap will be among junior external auditors.

AFRC fines GCCL over eBroker Group audit failures

The regulator imposed fines on Gary Cheng CPA and two of its practicing directors for the failures.