All articles by Umesh Ellichipuram

Umesh Ellichipuram

PrimeGlobal to ready companies for tech-driven change with Strategy 2030

The company’s new strategy addresses shifts in technology, talent and business models.

Cost pressures for UK SMEs highest in Europe, Wolters Kluwer finds

The report is based on responses from more than 1,000 SMEs in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the UK.

Robson Laidler names first DDP cohort in UK

The programme aims to prepare potential future leaders for associate director positions.

EY selects Ben Morphet as Midlands financial services lead

Morphet, who joined EY in 2004, has spent 18 years working in the financial services sector.

Abacus Worldwide expands network with Albania’s Q-Lever

Q-Lever’s team of analysts, engineers and developers serves clients across multiple sectors.

BDO expands AI use in risk advisory through Fieldguide tie-up

The company plans to extend the platform’s use to other advisory services over time.

KPMG Canada appoints new AI research head

Andrew Forde began his professional career as a scientist conducting research for Nasa.

TaxGPT introduces autonomous tool for tax returns

The current version is said to have been tailored for US individual returns, known as Form 1040.

Dext rolls out AI agent to support bookkeeping workflows

The company noted that the new tool is embedded within the existing Dext platform.

bk plus acquires London accountancy practice Freeman Carr

The deal expands bk plus’ UK network to 43 offices and its headcount to more than 800.