All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

ICAEW details GenAI role in streamlining financial close procedures 

ICAEW’s GenAI education programme addresses financial operations with a specific focus on period-end close activities.  

CPA Australia urges Queensland to focus on financial sustainability

CPA Australia noted that depreciation should not be used as the sole indicator when evaluating the financial stability of councils. 

CPA Australia comments on oversight body merger plan 

The proposed legislation outlines the governance, structure and operational framework for the unified organisation. 

ACCA unveils framework for responsible investment

Published ahead of COP 30, the guidance outlines a method for businesses to factor sustainability considerations into investment planning.  

ICAI calls for tax reform and green incentives

The proposals include extending tax neutrality to LLP restructurings, revising TDS on partners’ remuneration, and incentives for green projects. 

ICAEW reports 80% compliance in 2024/25 AML supervision review 

In the recent reporting period, ICAEW conducted 1,185 monitoring reviews, up from 1,112 reviews completed in 2023/24.  

Tax structure and savings top concerns for small business owners: Lili  

Lili’s data reveals that most queries relate to tax matters, with business owners seeking guidance on selecting the appropriate tax structure. 

ICAEW announces three senior leadership appointments 

All three appointees will report directly to chief executive Alan Vallance and are part of a broader C-suite restructure involving nine core areas. 

CPA Australia against replacing entry-level accounting jobs with AI 

CPA Australia official tells firms to find a suitable equilibrium between technological advancements and the cultivation of human talent.  

ACCA: 66% of organisations view climate technology as essential 

Among the surveyed organisations, 21% are already allocating funds towards climate technology.