All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

IPSASB seeks comments on ED 95 and ED 96 IPSAS amendments

The drafts advance the IPSASB’s efforts to keep public sector accounting standards globally relevant.

Chartered accountants urge public sector reform in Northern Ireland

The Ulster Society urged policymakers to pursue long-term growth, focusing on delivery as well as policy design.

ICAEW monitoring report points to uplift in audit quality in 2025

The report shows that 73% of the audits reviewed in 2025 were rated as good or generally acceptable.

India’s NADT hosts BRICS workshop to train tax specialists

The workshop was launched as part of India’s BRICS Chairship in 2026.

HMRC intensifies VAT checks on larger businesses

FoI disclosures indicate that VAT checks on larger companies rose to 11,894 in the year to March 2025.

IRS launches online tool to help taxpayers manage tax debt

The launch is part of the agency’s broader move to expand online services and simplify tax compliance.

Chinese mainland small businesses grow despite global volatility

In 2025, 36% of small businesses increased their headcount, a similar number to the prior year.

UK considers tax changes to lure Gulf high earners amid Iran war

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to use her scheduled trip to Washington, DC to present Britain as a “safe-harbour economy”.

ISCA, LawSoc sign MoU to boost legal-accounting collaboration

The ISCA and LawSoc will jointly roll out a digital learning platform.

US Treasury and IRS set out final rules for ‘No Tax on Tips’ measure

The final text includes more than 70 occupations in which tipping is common, covering roles from bartenders to water taxi operators.