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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Striking a new balance

Tax, technology and the public sector

Advances in digitalisation provide opportunities to make taxation and public services more efficient, while raising problems for data privacy and security. Learn about some of the innovations, and dilemmas, facing local and central government.

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VAT at 50

Be in charge of your learning

Build your technical knowledge, personal impact, leadership skills, and more with a wide range of CPD courses, delivered by industry experts.
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Gain expertise and recognition in insolvency

Expand your career prospects with the ICAEW Certificate in Insolvency. The flexible learning programme will equip you with essential knowledge of key insolvency principles and the skills you need to apply them.
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VAT at 50 - where next?

VAT in the UK was first introduced in 1973. Join us on 22 May as we mark the 50th anniversary of VAT with key topics focusing on exploring the future of the tax over the next five to ten years. Book your seat today.
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ICAEW Chartered Accountants are talented, ethical and committed professionals, part of a trusted global community.

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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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Insights specials

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