Inflation to cut growth among UK owner-managed businesses

Owner-managed businesses fear inflationary pressures combined with other economic pressures will have a huge impact over the next 12 months.

Managing stress in times of change

As we exit COVID-19 restrictions, the thought of more upheaval in the workplace can be unsettling for even the most stoic of employees.

The finance function post-COVID

The pandemic gave CFOs confidence in their ability to work in more geographically diverse and virtual ways, which will bring permanent and much-welcomed change to the finance function.

Heading for the heights of the high street

Despite a ‘digital-first’ heritage, outdoor equipment company Alpkit is planning to open more bricks-and-mortar stores, says Finance Director Karen Stevens.

Chancellor announces support for hospitality sector

In response to pressure from ICAEW and other bodies to support hospitality, Chancellor Rishi Sunak, has announced some additional support measures for hospitality businesses.

Manage your business debt, improve your cash flow and get set for growth

A guide for smaller businesses from the British Business Bank.

Profile on Azets and its corporate finance team leaders

It’s been five years since Azets was founded with the backing of Hg Capital, developing out of Cogital. Marc Mullen speaks to the leaders of its corporate finance team across the country about what’s next.

Insolvency monitoring visits a year in review

A recent ICAEW Restructuring and Insolvency Roadshow looked at the welcome return of face-to-face monitoring and discussed some of the key compliance topics insolvency practitioners (IPs) need to keep an eye on.

The evolving role of the CFO

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The work of the CFO is changing, here’s how

Drax: how finance can power ‘carbon negative’ energy generation

Drax’s senior finance manager Chris Simpson explains how finance is helping achieve the former coal power station’s goal of becoming the world’s first ‘carbon negative’ energy generator.

Credit scoring in the current environment: what businesses should know

The economic challenges associated with COVID-19 have many businesses looking nervously at their credit scores. With this in mind, ICAEW spoke to credit reference agencies about the impact of the pandemic on SME credit referencing.

The CFO’s strategic role has never been more important

As many businesses begin their recovery from the pandemic, Michael Izza emphasises the fundamental role CFOs will play in driving strategic renewal and reflects on our Business and Management Faculty’s latest research.

Pandemic forces Rolls Royce business partner to change gear

ICAEW Insights speaks to Rolls Royce finance business partner George Acquah to discover some of the lessons he’s learned during the pandemic.

Why finance teams need to upskill now

COVID-19 has accelerated digital adoption across all business sectors. The finance function needs to embrace tech and develop new skills to keep up.

Subi Inayat BGF investor getting thrown in the deep end

Subi Inayat went straight into corporate finance from university. He speaks to Jo Russell about the important experience he gained from being thrown in at the deep end.

Uncertain budgets in uncertain times bring valuable lessons for devolved finances

Audit Scotland reports on the scale of the financial management challenges faced by the Scottish Government in responding to the pandemic. There are lessons for Wales, Northern Ireland and English regional and local authorities too.

Digital strategy in a post-COVID world: reimagining business and operational priorities for the future

9 February 2021: The pandemic has brought with it a huge increase in the rate of change of digital adoption and businesses must not lose this momentum, writes Becky Shields, Head of Digital Transformation at Moore Kingston Smith.

Impact of Covid-19 on valuations and the valuation profession

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As the world continues to grapple with the health and economic crises brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, professional valuers are playing a key role in helping to stabilise, and bring confidence to business and financial markets.

Business Spotlight: keeping Inter in the black

30 November 2020: Tim Williams, CFO of Italian football giants Internazionale, tells ICAEW Insights editor Tom Herbert how the club is coping with the challenges of coronavirus.

People and Planet in the Accounts: how this food giant learned to measure sustainability

18 November 2020: Olam’s finance team measures more than just financial capital. Managing director and group CFO for Olam Food Ingredients Rishi Kalra explains how they did it.

Managing Credit Through the Recovery Checklist

A checklist from the Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) that identifies where focus should be as organisations navigate through the COVID-19 recovery phase.

A treasurer's perspective on the coronavirus

Advice from the Association of Corporate Treasurers on immediate and long term steps to tackle the impact of the coronavirus on business covering liquidity, operations and funding.

COVID-19: Managing cash flow during a period of crisis

Report from Deloitte outlining 15 steps that businesses can take to mitigate damage and respond to the immediate challenges to their cash flow.