The Tax Track
The latest on MTD income tax
- Podcast
- ICAEW
In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact taxpayers, and we draw on the experience of special guest Rebecca Benneyworth to explain what you can do to prepare for the challenges ahead.
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Funding prevention is still cheaper than cures
- Article
- 11 Nov 2025
Emma Snow, from the Five Giants Foundation, explains how the ‘five giants’ and systems thinking can help public health services improve outcomes and save money.
Baron Henry Benson: architect of International Accounting Standards
- Article
- 11 Nov 2025
To mark this year’s Armistice Day, we remember the achievements of Baron Henry Alexander Benson, who was a major influence in British and international accountancy.
How to adapt to tariffs
- Article
- 11 Nov 2025
To respond effectively to recent and emerging trade tariffs, businesses must have a comprehensive grasp of the three pillars of customs compliance.
HMRC contacts agents about directors’ loan accounts
- Article
- 10 Nov 2025
Agents are being asked to check if their clients’ company tax returns are correct where relief from tax has been claimed in the expectation that a loan made to a participator will be repaid.
Economy explainers: what is income tax?
- Helpsheets and support
- 07 Nov 2025
Income tax is a common topic for pre-Budget speculation. ICAEW experts explain why income tax is important, how it is calculated and what is meant by "fiscal drag".
Tax return tips for sole traders: the cash basis
- Article
- 06 Nov 2025
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains why changes to the cash basis should not be overlooked when completing the self-employment pages of the 2024/25 tax return.
A listing of one-off Insights specials that focus on a particular subject, interviewing the key people, identifying developing trends and examining the underlying issues.
How to fix VAT
- Hub page
ICAEW explores the challenges and opportunities offered in reimagining VAT and it's application. Read about the history of VAT, the lessons that can be learned from outside the UK and the potential of digitalisation.
Global Ethics Day
- Hub page
ICAEW celebrates Global Ethics Day each year. The 2025 theme is "Ethics Re-envisioned,” challenging us to think boldly about how we embed ethical principles into the heart of our organisations.
Local government finance: skills for the future
- Hub page
Improving financial skills at local authorities is critical in balancing the books and delivering value for citizens. As backstop dates for audited accounts come into force, ICAEW explores how local authorities can strengthen their approach to financial management.
Accounting Intelligence
ICAEW has created a range of resources to support members in business and practice build their understanding of AI. There are video masterclasses, as well as features discussing opportunities, challenges, limitations, risk management and ethics.
Videos
AI masterclass on better audit sampling
- Video
- 29 Oct 2024
Konrad Bukowski-Kruszyna ACA, Head of Audit Data Analytics, RSM UK outlines how generative AI can help ensure that audit sampling is being handled correctly.
What is VAT?
- Video
- 19 Nov 2024
Value added tax is a vital tool for raising revenue to fund education, healthcare and more. We explain how it works and how it could be improved.
AI masterclass on reviewing company controls
- Video
- 30 Oct 2024
Jenny Blewett FCA, Head of Finance at Costello Medical talks about how she used generative AI to help check her firm's banking controls when she was new in post
Private equity: is it here to stay?
- Video
- 22 May 2024
Matt Meadows, Managing Partner, Moore Kingston Smith, and Caroline Monk, Executive Partner, Beever and Struthers, on their views of private equity on the accountancy sector.
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Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns
- Podcast
- 01 Oct 2025
In this episode of The Tax Track, we look ahead to the 2024/25 tax return season, highlighting areas to watch out for, and explain our concerns with draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26 that promises to make significant changes to the tax system, particularly for agents.
Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession
- Podcast
- 18 Sep 2025
In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we bring you a timely interview of Kemi Badenoch by ICAEW’s Chief Executive Alan Vallance who sat down with her after a speech she gave at Chartered Accountants’ Hall.
Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA
- Podcast
- 11 Sep 2025
In this episode, we discuss the introduction of four statutory instruments to enforce Companies House reform, as well as the common mistakes to avoid when scaling up a business. We also cover the introduction and content of the Next Generation ACA qualification.
Chart of the week: Retail sales in Great Britain
- Article
- 07 Nov 2025
Our chart this week breaks down the £529bn of sales made by retailers in England, Wales and Scotland in the year to September 2025.
Chart of the week: Households in England
- Article
- 31 Oct 2025
The recent passing of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 prompts our chart of the week to take a look at just how many households there are in England.
Chart of the week: US federal finances FY2025
- Article
- 24 Oct 2025
Our chart this week looks at how the US federal government is funded and what it spends its money on.
Insights by topic
Insights index
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This page provides an entry point to the articles that have formed the daily, monthly and weekly member emails, arranged by section and month. It also contains an index of themed Insights specials and the Quarterly magazine.
Climate hub
- Hub page
Climate change is a crucial issue for the accounting profession. Are you professionally ready to mitigate the risk and maximise the opportunity of climate change? Find inspiration, information and practical resources to support the goals set out in the Paris Agreement and in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Hub page
ICAEW is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. In this hub we bring together timely D&I resources on the protected characteristics of the Equality Act, along with our latest insights into diversity in the profession.
EU and international trade
- Hub page
A range of resources on the implications of the UK leaving the EU on 31 December 2020.
Regulatory News
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A round-up of regulatory and conduct updates and communications from the ICAEW Professional Standards Department.
Sponsored content
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Hear what our partners are saying on topical issues impacting the accountancy profession.