All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

ICAEW strengthens sustainability focus with senior appointment 

Abeywardana is already familiar with ICAEW operations, having contributed to its Sustainability Committee since 2019.  

UK’s FRC annual review of corporate governance reporting  

FRC stated that in future, annual reports will be analysed against the updated 2024 Code, which came into force in January 2025. 

CPA Australia recommends federal action to improve engagement 

The association put forward four core proposals focused on enhancing ties through education, business development, and cultural exchange. 

CIMA introduces toolkit to support public sector productivity

The Public Sector Productivity Toolkit is intended for use by individuals working in government and public services.  

ICAS names Gail Boag as first female CEO in organisation’s 172-year history 

Boag will take over from Bruce Cartwright, who has held the position since 2018 and is set to remain until March 2026 to oversee a period of transition. 

CPA Australia flags cybersecurity risks as AI use expands in business 

The report, which surveyed 1,117 accounting professionals throughout the Asia-Pacific region, points to a particular vulnerability among smaller businesses.  

ACCA reveals limited progress on sustainability reporting

The survey indicated that 25% of respondents said they struggle to recognise their organisation’s most important resources.  

AI adoption rises in Hong Kong: CPA Australia survey 

In Hong Kong, 88% of respondents reported using AI solutions such as ChatGPT and Copilot at work. 

Family trust rules penalise firms for admin errors: CPA Australia 

CPA Australia has urged the government to update legislation so that genuine errors can be corrected. 

FRC releases discussion paper on UK XBRL Taxonomy Suite 

The proposed changes focus on improving the structure and functionality of the taxonomies used for digital filings in the UK.