ICAEW CEO Michael Izza takes stock of the lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic and sees a key opportunity for the profession.

ICAEW President David Matthews explains why the insights chartered accountants offer are key as economies address recovery plans.

Alison Ring, ICAEW Director, Public Sector, expains why the public sector should be more of a mainstream option for accountants.

We asked five experts for their views on how sustainability reporting will change the way companies work.

Daniel Korski and Philippa Kelly consider how the pandemic will affect office life, local economies and wellbeing.

Tim Mohin on the important role accountants can play in helping businesses with their response to climate change.

Levels of trust in governments, business and the media are at an all-time high, according to the Edelman Trust Index.

With the transition period ending on 31 December, leaving the EU has implications for accountants and the advice they give their clients.

After suffering its worst shock after four decades of continuous growth, China has taken a cautious approach to restarting its economy.

Cyprus is one of the EU’s smallest and most isolated countries, but it hasn’t remained untouched. Travel and tourism were abruptly curtailed.

India locked down on 25 March with restrictions extended until 30 June. Its 110 million SMEs were hit hard — even more so its 140 million migrant workers.

The Bank of England’s scenario for UK GDP for 2020 is -14%, the worst year for the economy since 1706. Government borrowing is expected to rise to well over £200bn.

Although the US Federal Reserve earmarked $850bn for loans to companies, there are fears that 40% of the US’s 30 million small businesses could close permanently.

The global pandemic has led countries around the world to reconsider the way people work. What will post-COVID working life look like?

The partnership model has long dominated accountancy but some commentators now argue for a more corporate structure.

Sir David KP Li from The Bank of East Asia explains how his organisation’s business model responded to the challenge of COVID-19.

Neil Cutting from Jacobs explains how his organisation’s business model responded to the challenge of COVID-19.

Andy Boteler from Riverford Organic Farmers explains how his organisation’s business model responded to the challenge of COVID-19.

The crisis has changed our thinking about risk. It could be the wake-up call needed for risk committees to diversify their skills, experience and approach.

Data on cash flow, debt and borrowing has revealed the complexity of the business challenges that lie ahead.

What is the outlook for start-ups in a post-pandemic business world, when support schemes draw to a close?

The pandemic has accelerated the introduction of wide-ranging global tax reforms, but advisers are uncertain if they have been subject to the usual scrutiny.

After the FRC recommended that companies provide full disclosure, we outline the most pressing reporting challenges facing directors and auditors.

Naima Siddiqi tell us how her decisions as a senior finance director have a direct impact on the International Rescue Committee’s ability to provide humanitarian relief.

Women now make up a third of board members at the UK’s top public companies, but there is still work to do.

Ravi Abeywardana, an ICAEW Chartered Accountant at Olam, the global food and agri-business, on the drive for more sustainable food production.

The current upheaval caused by the pandemic could easily let the focus on compliance slip. But, whatever the circumstances, don’t ignore common pitfalls.

Start-ups, and in particular fintech, are forecast to play a key part in powering the UK’s growth. We talk to three rising stars in the sector.

For two ICAEW members, being furloughed as a result of COVID-19 ended up providing them with new opportunities.

COVID-19 has shunted audit reform down the agenda, but the task remains as vital as ever. Sir Donald Brydon has made his suggestions. What happens now?

The FRC has extended its independence rules for auditors, regarding types of services provided and the companies they are provided to. Find out what this means in practice.

New requirements for cross-border transactions have taken effect. DAC6 involves cross-border arrangements involving EU members and aims to prevent harmful tax practises.