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How to improve the quality of your audits

A guide to audit quality management

With new quality management standards for audit on the horizon, there is an opportunity for firms of all sizes to supercharge their audits and reap significant knock-on benefits that go beyond ticking the regulatory box

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The Finance for the Future Awards recognise the organisations and individuals that are supporting the integration of sustainability into financial decision making. Interested in entering?
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As the conflict intensifies, the UK government has continued to issue sanctions against Russia and Belarus. What does this mean for accountants?
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Our strategic themes

Our vision is that ICAEW Chartered Accountants enable a world of sustainable economies. Our Strategic Themes group together major new activities that we will undertake to achieve our key strategic outcomes.

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Strengthen trust in the profession

We will contribute to fundamental reform of audit and corporate governance in the UK, and establish ICAEW Chartered Accountants as key partners in combatting economic crime.

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Help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

We will make a leading contribution to achieving the UN SDGs. We will use our expertise and influence to enable successful transformative action by governments.

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Support the transformation of trade and the economy

We will support a global economic recovery from COVID-19, work with tax authorities to reform taxation systems, and help achieve sustainable public finances.

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Master technology and data

We will redefine the data skills expected of our members, equip them to be leaders in the exploitation of new technology and data, and ensure they are trained and equipped to deter and detect fraud and other cybercrime.

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Strengthen the profession by attracting talent and building diversity

We will ensure that the profile of our members and students fairly reflects the societies it serves, and support the professional development of all members.

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Our Insights Specials focus on a particular subject relating to our strategic themes. In each special we interview the key people, identify developing trends and examine the underlying issues.

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Enabling a world of sustainable economies