All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram
Umesh Ellichipuram
Majority of pension professionals want salary sacrifice reforms dropped – poll
Nearly 24% of respondents to the SPP poll said the reforms should be implemented but in a different form.
UK’s Arden University launches five apprenticeship programmes
Arden University designed the new programmes to fill skills gaps and meet diverse business needs.
ICAS warns tax divergence may hurt Scotland’s competitiveness
The ICAS expressed concern over data showing that Scotland’s 48p top tax rate may have lowered overall revenue instead of raising it.
Singapore’s ACRA opens consultation on sustainability disclosure rules
Along with the consultation, ACRA introduced SA BOK to support the build-up of sustainability assurance skills.
Devon and Cornwall companies urge action on skills and infrastructure
The call came during a recent CIMA meeting focused on the pressures and opportunities shaping the economy in the South West region of the UK.
China targets offshore trusts with new tax rules
Personal income tax will be charged on gains in asset values – such as shares and real estate – when these assets are first placed into offshore trusts.
ICAI’s first International Conference Europe held in Luxembourg
The event featured keynote speeches, panel debates, award presentations and networking opportunities.
FRC’s latest audit quality review suggests consolidation, says CPIA
The comment follows the publication last week of the FRC’s ARAQ 2026.
EFRAG opens 100-day consultation on ESRS-40a draft
The draft has been developed as technical advice to the EC under Article 40a of the Accounting Directive.
Iran conflict drives sharp fall in UK business confidence, ICAEW finds
Only Yorkshire and the Humber posted a positive confidence score (2.1), while all other regions fell into the negative.