All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Hainan endorses CGMA in new finance talent drive, AICPA says

The CGMA designation has been officially recognised as meeting the requirements of Hainan’s new high-level finance talent programme.

UK tax regime is constraining SME growth, CIMA survey finds

The CIMA reports that 80.4% of respondents view employer-related taxes as very or extremely challenging for their organisation.

HMRC set for fresh clampdown on undeclared online sales income

Total online earnings linked to online sellers reached close to £55bn ($73.39bn) in 2025.

PCAOB launches audit practitioner fellowship programme

The initiative will recruit auditors with recent practical experience for fixed-term roles.

CA ANZ urges employers to prepare for payday super reforms

Under the new framework, superannuation guarantee contributions must be paid each pay cycle.

US, Canada and Mexico accounting bodies renew recognition pact

The organisations signed an MoU to continue their existing tripartite MRA.

ACCA Ghana admits 130 new members, stresses tech readiness and ethics

The new professionals were inducted during the Accountancy Redefined: Shaping Future Skills event.

India to include crypto assets in financial account reporting from 2026

The updated framework will cover crypto assets, central bank digital currencies and specified electronic money products.

NASBA urges restoration of ‘professional’ status for accounting degrees

NASBA pointed to several risks it believes would arise if accounting is not treated as a professional field.

UK’s OPBAS highlights areas for improvement in AML supervision

OPBAS said supervisors of professional services companies have been operating more effectively since its inception in 2018.