ICAEW comment on post-Brexit trade deal

Thursday 24 December 2020: Michael Izza, ICAEW Chief Executive, comments on the UK-EU post-Brexit trade deal.

ICAEW responds to public sector finance figures for November 2020

Tuesday 22 December 2020: Alison Ring OBE FCA, Public Sector Director at ICAEW, comments on the latest public sector finances for November 2020.

ICAEW comment on measures announced by the Chancellor

Thursday 17 December 2020: Michael Izza, ICAEW Chief Executive, responds to the decision to extend the furlough scheme and government-backed loans programme announced by the Chancellor Rishi Sunak today.

ICAEW becomes first professional body to sign Black Talent Charter

Thursday 17 December 2020: ICAEW has become the first professional body to sign a new City charter which aims to drive up representation of Black professionals at senior levels in the finance and professional services sectors.

ACA Advanced Level exam results published

Friday 11 December 2020: ICAEW students have today received the results of their November 2020 ACA Advanced Level exams.

Businesses expect working life to be different post-pandemic, international survey finds

Monday 14 December 2020: ICAEW has published a survey of its international members on their views on the future of work today.

IFAC and ICAEW Release Third Instalment of Six-Part Anti-Money Laundering Educational Series

Monday 30 November 2020: IFAC Launches Series Web Page Featuring All Instalments, Additional Relevant Resources.

ICAEW takes action to shape the future of audit

Wednesday 2 December 2020: Chartered accountancy body ICAEW has today set out its vision for the future of audit in a Manifesto based on extensive research among the profession and beyond.

ICAEW CEO Michael Izza reflects on Davos

31 January 2020: following his visit to the World Economic Forum, ICAEW’s Chief Executive shares the moments that captured his attention and considers the key takeaways for accountancy in this special-edition podcast.

Brexit resilience testing: LEPs need your skills

31 January 2020: Brexit resilience testing, risk analysis and audit – sound familiar? These skills, second nature to accountants, are at the heart of Local Enterprise Partnerships’ (LEPs’) endeavours to support business. Jo Murray speaks to Mark Bretton, Chair of the LEP Network and Hertfordshire LEP.

UK international trade

31 January 2020: ICAEW chart of the month

Three key lessons in regional SME funding

30 January 2020: the success of the SME sector is fundamental to the economy, and ease of access to funding for growth is key to driving that success. Jon Scopes, a strategy consultant in the SME sector and ICAEW member, lists the three key lessons SMEs should learn to gain access to finance.

Supercharge your networking – more than swapping business cards

30 January 2020: we are often told about the importance of networking; it’s all about who you know, right? In the digital age with the ease of a LinkedIn request, how do you build those relationships? Rachel Underhill, ICAEW’s Business Strategy Manager, has some answers.

Many paths to the profession: Matthew’s school-leaver story

30 January 2020: Matthew Braybrook has worked in audit for EY since joining on the firm’s school-leaver programme. He tells us about his route into accountancy, gaining on-the-job experience and why there is no right or wrong path into the profession.

What can businesses learn from top sports teams?

29 January 2020: we talk to Sue Day, Chief Financial Officer at the Rugby Football Union and former England women’s rugby team captain, about what businesses can learn from sports teams, as well as her sporting and professional achievements.

Digital transformation in finance functions

27 January 2020: Michael Izza looks at our Tech Faculty’s latest project and new thought leadership report.

Can job sharing work for accountants?

27 January 2020: splitting a single role between two employees can have many benefits for employers, including a broader skills base and the ability to use flexible talent - but how can staff be sure job shares work for them?

Start-up survival and the role of chartered accountants

27 January 2020: Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Director for Business and Industrial Strategy, explains how accountants are essential to entrepreneurialism, business survival and growth.

How mobile apps are revolutionising service industries

23 January 2020: from food delivery and fitness to farming and travel, apps are changing the way businesses work. With the trend set to continue, accountancy firms could be next in line for an app. Be inspired by five of the best service apps on the market.

Not scared to snitch: whistleblowing advice for accountants

23 January 2020: how does a safe whistleblowing culture benefit accounting firms? Elizabeth Richards, Head of Corporate Governance at ICAEW, examines the circumstances in which accountants might need to blow the whistle and the legal protections they receive.