Our values and standards of behaviour
Our ethical behaviour is fundamental to maintaining the ICAEW’s reputation.
Acting in the public interest
ICAEW works to protect the public interest by making sure its firms, members, students and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct. We are also able to draw on the experience of our members and our technical expertise to develop policy in the public interest, which benefits the economy and protects the integrity of the accountancy profession.
Key resources
In this section
Policy and public affairs
UK Budgets 2020
In the light of the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit there will be two Budgets in 2020 and further significant announcements related to the UK’s fiscal policy. Here we have collated ICAEW’s recommendations to the Chancellor and our experts' reactions to announcements.
Better Government Series
Our policy recommendations to encourage greater transparency and accountability in public sector finance.
Public sector finances
Public money for the public good
The role of professional accountants is fundamentally about creating trust. Trust that numbers are correctly stated and that a true and fair account has been produced, showing what money has been raised and how that money has been used.
Consultations and representations
2021 representations
Read the latest representations ICAEW has made to governments and other bodies on behalf of our members. Access them here in order of release.
2020 representations
Read the latest representations ICAEW has made to governments and other bodies on behalf of our members. Access them here in order of release.
2019 ICAEW representations
Read the latest representations ICAEW has made to governments and other bodies on behalf of our members. Access them here in order of release.
Representations and technical guidance in progress
View and contribute to consultations from government bodies, regulators and standards setters to which we are responding.
Protecting the public interest
The benefits of using a regulated Chartered Accountant
If you are seeking accountancy advice, you want to be reassured your accountant has the appropriate education, experience and qualifications, to provide high quality independent advice and services. This is where ICAEW, ICAEW Chartered Accountants and ICAEW firms can help.
How to make a complaint
We act in the public interest and it is part of our role to ensure our members and member firms act with integrity and undertake work correctly and to the highest standards.
Public hearings
This page gives information about hearings of ICAEW's Disciplinary and Appeal Committees, details of future hearings, reports of the findings and other orders made.