All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

Grant Thornton UK commits $671m to overhaul operating model

The changes aim to reduce friction and duplication, and provide faster access to insight, judgement and specialist advisers.

Thomson Reuters introduces AI-based sales and use software tool

The company stated that the tool supports compliance across more than 19,000 US jurisdictions.

DynaTax AI introduces AI-driven bookkeeping and tax platform

The service is intended to reduce tax-related stress, strengthen compliance confidence and save time for business owners.

Abacus Worldwide appoints new co-chairs for tax and legal groups

The company runs four SIGs covering audit, tax, M&A and legal matters.

Grant Thornton survey shows 52% of CFOs optimistic about US economy

Grant Thornton’s Q4 2025 CFO survey included responses from 230 finance leaders.

Canopy adds AI-powered tax preparation to software platform

The integration, currently in the pilot phase, is expected to be rolled out more widely after the 2026 tax season.

Doeren Mayhew buys Gerald Stinnett CPA to expand Atlanta presence

Gerald Stinnett and his team have transferred their operations to Doeren Mayhew’s Metro Atlanta office.

Smith + Howard purchases South Carolina accountancy practice BPS

The transaction expands Smith + Howard’s presence in the south-eastern US.

Cherry Bekaert snaps up Washington-based accounting practice Tarsus

Tarsus delivers outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services, as well as real-time financial and KPI reporting.

MGI Worldwide expands West African footprint with Ivory Coast’s CE2C

The practice has 13 in-house professionals and works with four external consultants.