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ICAEW's audit manifesto – 5 principles for reforming audit

We’re reshaping and rebuilding the modern audit profession. After extensive research and outreach we are ready to share our findings

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Join us to gain insights on the latest in charity accounting, governance and taxation.

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'I joined the IRB because I wanted to help emphasise the importance of effective regulation in ensuring public confidence in the accountancy profession.'

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Protecting the public interest as a regulator

We act as an independent regulator to protect the public interest by making sure our firms, members, students and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.

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You’ll find our members working for some of the biggest brands, governments and high street retailers, both in the UK and internationally.

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Our 28,000 students are the future of the profession. Find out how you can join them.

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ICAEW Chartered Accountants are talented, ethical and committed professionals, part of a trusted global community.

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Building a sustainable future

Climate change is a defining issue of our time. Acting now is key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals’ vision of fair and sustainable prosperity.

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Increasing trust in the profession

Audit is currently undergoing an unprecedented level of public scrutiny. ICAEW is at the heart of the international debate about the future of audit.

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Preparing for Brexit

ICAEW is working to ensure that the chartered accountancy profession is able to operate as seamlessly as possible across Europe and further afield in the post-Brexit environment.

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