All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

IFRS Foundation launches global partner network for ISSB training

Under the scheme, eligible organisations can apply to become authorised training partners.

AICPA urges IRS to tighten CP53E refund notice guidance

The AICPA urged the IRS to issue more explicit guidance outlining the circumstances that trigger a CP53E notice.

HMRC inheritance tax investigations reach six‑year high – report

In 2025/26, HMRC’s risk assessors sent 4,965 IHT returns to its compliance team, a five-year high.

ASIC and APRA move to simplify FAR reporting requirements

The move is intended to ease compliance demands without weakening existing accountability standards.

CPA Australia urges government to overhaul or delay tax bill

CPA Australia warned that the Bill does not reflect conditions faced by SMBs and start-up founders.

Irish SMEs warn of mounting costs and tax complexity, finds CAI survey

CAI is calling for income tax thresholds and credits to be linked to inflation, protecting real wages from fiscal drag.

IPSASB Consultative Advisory Group re-elects Fabienne Colignon as chair 

Colignon has been associated with the CAG and IPSASB since 2016.

ICAEW urges caution on changes to uncertain tax treatment regime

The institute said that new measures must be tightly focused and avoid imposing excessive compliance burdens.

IRS restructures Security Summit to bolster tax fraud defences

The Security Summit brings together the IRS, state tax agencies, tax software providers, tax professionals and other US stakeholders.

IASB’s Global Preparers Forum appoints new member

Geetika Arora has been initially appointed for a five-year term.