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 Budget 2020
On 11 March the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon Rishi Sunak MP, presented the 2020 Budget - the first of the new Government. It was a ‘extraordinary’ Budget concludes ICAEW's chief executive. Read his full reaction and expert analysis from ICAEW.
Better Government Series
Our policy recommendations to encourage greater transparency and accountability in public sector finance.
Public sector finances
ICAEW contributes to IFS Green Budget 2018
ICAEW provided its expert insights into the UK government's finances for the fourth time, when the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) published its Green Budget on 16 October 2018. Alongside hosting the launch at Chartered Accountants Hall, ICAEW has contributed two chapters examining the UK governments assets and defence spending.
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
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 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.
2018 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, orders and decisions
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.