All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

CAW reappoints Ainslie van Onselen as chair for another two years 

Van Onselen, who is also the CEO of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), first became chair in November 2023.  

Survey finds public trust in tax systems remains strongest in Asia  

In contrast, survey responses from Europe and Latin America indicate lower levels of confidence in the relationship between taxpayers and the state. 

ACCA decisive measures to prepare ASEAN 

The ACCA recommendations for ASEAN finance present actionable measures for policymakers, regulators and business leaders.  

ISCA signs agreements to build accountancy talent  

The move aims to increase the number of CA (Singapore)-qualified professionals and address the needs of Singapore companies operating abroad.  

ICAEW introduces technology hub for ACA students  

The hub lets ACA students work with software used in areas such as audit analytics, cloud-based accounting and anti-money laundering compliance.  

CPA Canada announces September 2025 CFE results 

The CFE is a multi-day assessment designed to evaluate candidates’ technical competence, analytical abilities and ethical judgement.  

Christina Ho to step down from PCAOB board by early 2026  

Christina Ho’s service will conclude on either 31 January 2026 or as soon as the US SEC names her replacement.  

Singapore companies increase use of AI: CPA Australia survey  

Despite this progress, most organisations have yet to fully integrate cybersecurity into their operations. 

EOTs gain traction with succession and productivity gains: BDO  

The UK government reduced the statutory capital gains tax relief from 100% to 50% for shareholders selling to EOTs. 

CPA Australia highlights concerns in financial reporting reforms  

The Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2025 puts forward a plan to merge the AASB, AUASB, and FRC into a new body named External Reporting Australia.