All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

IFRS Foundation initiates search for new managing director   

Oversight of the recruitment process is being handled by the Trustees’ Nominating Committee, led by chair Ken Robinson. 

FASB says costs of leases standard were higher than anticipated 

The report points out that many organisations faced implementation costs beyond original estimates. 

AI drives accounting transformation in China: CPA Australia survey  

The organisations are placing increased emphasis on achieving stronger ROI from their AI initiatives. 

CIMA urges Chancellor to boost business confidence 

The letter, sent before final budget decisions, reflects recent feedback from business leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the UK. 

ACCA partners PKF to help UK MPs better understand operations 

The ACCA and Parliamentary Knowledge Foundation partnership will see ACCA’s members participate in PKF’s modular schemes. 

AICPA and CIMA partner with Nigerian universities

The programme serves as a route for students to complete CIMA’s CGMA Professional Qualification and attain the CGMA designation.  

ICAS appoints Katie Close as director of tax  

The appointment puts her in charge of the tax team and technical resources for over 24,000 members in 85 countries. 

Advanced technology in auditing increasingly mature – survey  

The expertise of auditors in interpreting data and exercising professional judgement is becoming critical, indicates the survey. 

CPA Australia flags risks amid escalating CSLR levy 

This updated estimate exceeds the A$75.7m levy scheduled for the 2026 financial year and eclipses the A$20m cap previously set by the ASIC.  

Americans expect debt and budget strain: AICPA survey 

According to the findings, 42% of those planning to spend during the holidays estimate they will exceed $1,000 in total costs.