Role of ICAEW

Role of ICAEW

Throughout its history  ICAEW has led thinking and practice in its areas of expertise. Today our thought leadership programmes are just one way in which this tradition of working in the public interest is maintained.

As an independent body ICAEW is able to take an objective view to assist in:

• leading and shaping debate
• challenging common assumptions
• helping to clarify arguments

We will also continue to build on the experience and expertise offered by the Finance and Management Faculty which provides members in business with up-to-date ideas plus the latest management tools and information, helping them to be an effective part of the management team. 

The faculty has produced many articles, reports and webcasts, including some on the themes to be further examined in this thought leadership programme. To find this information, please visit the Finance and Management Faculty website. Click on the knowledge search link to find relevant technical content.

In addition, FinanceDirection will draw on the wider expertise of ICAEW in, for example, corporate governance, risk management and internal control, financial reporting, audit and assurance, IT, business law and taxation.

Our approach

Central to our approach is our:

• independence
• willingness to question, promote discussion and consider different perspectives
• ability to engage with a wide range of parties

Equally vital is the need to remain practical. Consequently, we will seek to:

• draw out real-life experience of what works and what does not work
• focus on what is really important to business leaders.

Research process

As ICAEW takes FinanceDirection forward, it will:

• host discussions
• promote dialogue between relevant interested parties including business, regulators and academia
• publish papers
• commission academic research