All articles by Upasana Mukherjee

Upasana Mukherjee

Grant Thornton report identifies 66 women on audit committees in UAE 

Out of the 148 companies reviewed, women chair 22 audit committees, with these roles occupied by 19 individual women.

Wolters Kluwer and IIA release report on generative AI in internal audit 

Half of the internal audit leaders surveyed indicated that their organisations were either fully or partially implementing generative AI (genAI).

IFAC names Taryn Rulton as deputy president  

Rulton is the second Australian woman to assume a leadership role on the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) board.

ACCA conference explores technology’s influence on accountant’s work 

The Finance Futures conference highlighted how technology is liberating accountants from routine tasks, enabling them to provide greater value.

RSM UK director asserts need for AI partnership output reviews in accountancy 

Konrad Bukowski-Kruszyna noted that it is important to recognise that AI will not complete the entire task independently.

Cloud2Me survey reveals challenges accountants face transitioning to cloud IT 

The findings show that 46% of accountants operate with a hybrid IT set-up, combining cloud and server-based applications.

IASB proposes changes to improve provisions reporting and transparency 

The proposed amendments to the recognition criterion for present obligations include updating the definition of a liability in IAS 37.

Wolters Kluwer TAA unveils AI enhancements for CCH AnswerConnect platform 

The platform now generates responses through its natural language Q&A function via the ‘Ask a Question’ tab.

India’s NFRA to discuss audit norms for Limited Liability Partnerships

As Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) gain traction across industries, the auditing and accounting oversight body is considering stricter audit and financial reporting standards.

ICAI president asserts AI will not threaten chartered accountant jobs 

Ranjeet Kumar Agarwal noted that chartered accountants (CAs) who are skilled in AI will have a competitive edge over those who are not.