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Temporary compliance issues: when and how to apply for a regulatory dispensation
- 11 Aug 2026
If you or your firm can no longer comply with certain regulatory requirements, you may be able to apply for a dispensation to continue providing regulated services while the issue is resolved. Read our guidance to understand eligibility and timescales and how to apply.
RI applications: changes to the audit experience table
- 01 Jul 2026
The application form for responsible individuals (RIs) has been updated to include more reflection on how well an applicant demonstrates core auditing behaviours. ICAEW’s Elaine Griffiths, Director of Regulatory Practice, and Helena Murray, Head of Regulatory Practice (Audit), discuss the changes and what they mean for firms and RIs.
Audit monitoring insights 2026: themes, risks and what good looks like
- 29 Jun 2026
In our recent Audit Monitoring Insights webinar, Nick Reynolds, QAD’s Head of Audit, and Helen Storr, Quality Assurance Manager, shared the findings from the latest audit monitoring report. Visits revealed an overall improvement in file quality and identified examples of ISQM 1 best practice, but they also highlighted some ongoing weaknesses and risk factors.
ICAEW Practice Assurance Monitoring Report 2026
- 01 Jun 2026
This report highlights our findings from our reviews of firms’ compliance under the PA scheme framework, including analysis from this year’s focus area: cyber security. Read the report to find what issues were identified and what guidance is available to avoid making similar mistakes.
Artificial intelligence in audit work: managing the risks
- 06 May 2026
As the potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in audit grows, firms must take a proactive approach to managing the risks. Clear policies, training and oversight are essential to protect audit quality, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
Audit monitoring insights 2026: themes, risks and what good looks like
- 29 Apr 2026
Join our Quality Assurance Department as they provide practical insight into the results of our monitoring work including key risks from growth, technology and resourcing.
Guidance on audit firm names: how to avoid the risk of confusion
- 28 Apr 2026
ICAEW has launched new guidance for audit-registered firms to help ensure that their name is not mistaken for that of another audit firm. Our regulatory policy experts explain why the guidance is necessary and outline the simple checks that can help firms choose a distinct name.
Audit monitoring report 2026
- 21 Apr 2026
ICAEW has published its Audit Monitoring Report 2026, which details the results from nearly 400 quality assurance monitoring visits. Read the report to find out more.
All available issues of Audit News e-newsletters
Audit News 75, October 2024
- Newsletter
- 25 Oct 2024
Learn about recent updates to the UK Audit Regulations as some changes could impact on your firm’s eligibility to be audit registered. Act now to ensure compliance. Also find the 2023/2024 Audit Monitoring Report and recording from its accompanying webinar, plus an update on ISQM 1 monitoring.
Audit News: issue 74, June 2023
- Newsletter
- 20 Jun 2023
In this issue, read about changes under the special entrant route for the Audit Qualification, how firms are implementing ISQM 1, and changes to the UK Audit Regulations. We also provide updates from the Professional Standards Department around CPD, the disciplinary process and more.
Audit News: Issue 73
- Newsletter
- 15 Mar 2023
In this issue we highlight concerns from our Quality Assurance Department about audit quality in 2022, key ISQM 1 resources, the latest UK Audit Regulations and changes to the disciplinary framework which will take effect on 1 June.
Audit News: issue 72
- Newsletter
- 10 Nov 2022
Read about PIE audits and new registration requirements, risk alert for new audit tenders, auditor resignations and your responsibilities, good practice when taking on new audits, local audit quality inspection results, quality management in audit firms, ISA 600 and what’s new in group audits, compliance reviews as a positive learning experience, enhanced ICAEW membership, and Quality Assurance monitoring feedback results.
Audit News: Issue 71
- Newsletter
- 16 Jun 2022
Read about our monitoring approach to implementation of ISQM1, audit monitoring visits update, why clarity is vital in auditor resignation statements, FRC changes to registrations for auditors, government’s audit reform plans, revised Irish audit regulations audit guidance in response to the Ukraine crisis, reporting matters of material significance to charity regulators, and the latest Professional Standards updates.
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