All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

FRC opens formal probe into PwC’s WHSmith audits

The FRC’s Conduct Committee approved the inquiry on 21 April this year.

Tech and skills gaps limit CFOs’ role in growth, EY survey finds

The study drew input from more than 1,600 CFOs and senior finance executives spanning 28 countries and 22 industry segments.

Kreston Global adds new member company in Kazakhstan

Kreston Global membership connects SFAI international to a network of independent accounting entities.

Deloitte, Nvidia launch Adopt 100 to scale AI adoption

The initiative will integrate Nvidia-accelerated AI products from selected startups into Deloitte’s client offerings.

MindBridge upgrades audit platform with new tools

The technology company’s updates have been designed to extend the use of AI across core analytical work.

ASIC probes KPMG Australia partners over client data usage

The ASIC chair said that it is focusing on three registered company auditors.

Aprio acquires accounting practice Waldron H. Rand & Company

The deal strengthens Aprio’s expanding footprint in the Greater Boston, US, market.

Doeren Mayhew buys Griffin Global Technologies to boost tech capabilities

The deal will enhance Doeren Mayhew’s tech-focused services and signals its ongoing push into digital.

RBA set to drop KPMG from whistleblower hotline as crisis deepens

The decision further tightens scrutiny on KPMG, a major player in Australia’s pension sector.

PwC Hong Kong partners to miss payouts after Evergrande-linked sanction – report

The shift comes after PwC agreed to pay HK$1.3bn ($166m) in penalties and compensation over its Evergrande audit work.