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European public policy activities

Our reputation and influence activities in the region focus on the key policies impacting the profession being developed by the EU as a prominent player in the international regulatory and standard setting community. Building on our presence in Brussels for more than 25 years, we engage closely with other European professional institutes, policy-makers and stakeholders, ensuring that ICAEW is at the centre of the conversations that matter to the profession globally.
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Latest articles

Lessons from a Cypriot corporate governance crisis
  • 26 Mar 2024
A governance code for state-owned enterprises in Cyprus that emerged following the republic’s economic crisis has much to teach all organisations, says one of its leading authors.
EU picks Frankfurt as Anti-Money Laundering Authority home
  • 13 Mar 2024
New enforcement body takes step closer to reality as decision-makers select location of headquarters, with mid-2025 launch on the horizon.
Tax news in brief 13 March 2024
  • 12 Mar 2024
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 13 March 2024, including: the publication of legislation providing for the Spring Budget NIC cuts; changes made by secondary legislation across a range of areas, including R&D tax relief, PAYE and CIS; new HMRC guidance on ISAs; and the opportunity to claim a refund for Italian VAT paid on goods and services related to Italian business activities.
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European policy priorities

Explore the major policy developments impacting the profession that we are currently engaging on at a European level.

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Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

Read about the EU legal framework for sustainability reporting under the CSRD and related ESRS. Links are provided to EU primary sources, official guidance and useful supporting material.

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Quality Assurance Network

The Quality Assurance Network for non-PIE Audit (QAN) brings together professional bodies from across Europe to enhance audit quality through the sharing of best practice in quality assurance monitoring.

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Events

Keep up to date with our latest policy, professional and social events and webinars.

European associations

ICAEW is a member of several European associations representing the profession.

Women in EU Finance

A conversation for women working in the EU financial services and investment policy arena.

EU and international trade

Updates, guides and resources on EU and international trade, including links to our Brexit hub.

Working in Europe

Economic forecasts, guides to doing business and information on the tax climate in each jurisdiction.

Support for members based in Europe

Support available to ICAEW members and students based in Europe.

Contact us

ICAEW has a Europe Region Office based in Brussels.

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