All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

HMRC to manually review 100,000 tax calculations – report

The tax authority plans to manually inspect 107,000 returns from the 2025–26 tax year suspected of containing errors.

Leinster CAs earn more than pre-pandemic levels, survey shows

According to the survey, the sustained post-pandemic wage growth extended across all experience brackets.

Business confidence rises in Q3 despite cost pressures – survey

Survey data reveals that executives are primarily focused on “balancing growth opportunities with risk management”.

IFAC picks new chair for PAO Development Advisory Group

Berry Wammes succeeds Jelena Misita as chair for a three-year term, starting on 1 January 2027.

ICAS responds to Parliament’s call for evidence on fiscal sustainability

ICAS called for a long-term strategy to close the projected $6.34bn (£4.7bn) gap between spending plans and available funding by 2029/30.

CPA Australia flags productivity concerns despite GDP growth

According to the ABS, Australia’s GDP rose by 0.4% in the June quarter of 2026 and 2.1% year-on-year.

ICAEW calls for safeguards on proposed tax debt recoveries

The institution noted that any monthly instalment sought by HMRC should be affordable.

German cabinet approves tax cuts worth $11.6bn – report

The changes are expected to be rolled out in stages and are estimated to take full effect by 2028.

ASIC, APRA propose changes to streamline accountability regime

ASIC and the APRA aim to complete the changes by the end of 2026, subject to feedback received during the consultation.

ICAS calls for longer notice on HMRC’s bank debt deduction proposals

The professional body cautioned that the measures could disadvantage taxpayers needing additional assistance.