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2026 six months in

Accountants face some significant challenges, but also some key opportunities in the second half of 2026. Hear from ICAEW experts on the important issues members need to think about in the coming months.

What's coming in the second half of 2026
ICAEW's experts have been looking ahead at what finance professionals should be thinking about for the rest of 2026. Hear their key insights on what's coming in audit, corporate reporting, tax and the economy.
Suren Thiru, Chief Economist, ICAEW and Philippa Lamb
Podcast

Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war

  • Podcast
  • 01 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Six months into 2026, what’s next? Suren Thiru discusses the economy and the Iran War, while Lindsey Wicks oulines the biggest changes that HMRC are bringing in. Finally, Junaidy Ab-Mutalib considers the impacts of world affairs on accountants.
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2026 six months in: what’s next in corporate reporting?

  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2026
Sally Baker, ICAEW’s Corporate Reporting Director, brings members up to date with how they will be affected by Companies House reforms, and what to expect from the Modernisation of Corporate Reporting consultation.
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Sally Baker, ICAEW Head of Corporate Reporting Strategy

2026 six months in: a flurry of tax surprises

  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2026
At the year’s half-way point, ICAEW’s Senior Tax Technical Manager, Lindsey Wicks, brings members up to speed on what to expect, and the likely impacts.
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Lindsey Wicks, ICAEW Senior Technical Manager, Tax Policy
Alex Russell, ICAEW Head of Audit and Assurance Strategy
2026 six months in: AI and sustainability assurance on the way
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2026
What critical events are happening in assurance over the next six months, and how can members prepare? ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Director, Alex Russell, makes new predictions.
Suren Thiru, ICAEW Director Economies
2026 six months in: Iran leaves us with weak growth
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2026
ICAEW’s Chief Economist, Suren Thiru looks at how the global uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran might impact the profession and wider economy.
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2026 six months in: international insights
  • Article
  • 14 Jul 2026
ICAEW offers insights into the key issues facing members around the world, from the growing demand for international expertise in China to the mandating of climate-related financial disclosures in Australia.
Graphical illustration of the five institutional pillars ICAEW has identified as being crucial to reforming UK tax system: policymakers, administration, digital infrastructure, tax professional and judiciary.
Insights special

How to build a better tax system

The Tax Faculty is looking what is needed to deliver a better tax system in the UK. Thought leadership on five key areas will be published in 2026.
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