Navigating a pandemic through data visualisation

What the COVID-19 crisis can tell us about visualising data effectively.

Infographic of the month: Examining the rising cost of cyberattacks

30 October 2020: Cyberattacks on large businesses are becoming more sophisticated and widespread. We look at how different countries and industry sectors have been affected in recent years.

Chartered accountants call for business rates cut and sector support

28 October 2020: Changes to business rates and targeted support for specific sectors are among key levers the government should use to boost the UK’s economic recovery, according to a new survey of ICAEW members.

Brexit planning: how to hire overseas talent

28 October 2020: Dhruti Thakrar of Edwin Coe LLP explains how the new sponsor licensing system will work and the potential challenges for businesses.

Are you planning a virtual Christmas party?

Updated 20 November: Organisations wanting to provide some festive cheer for their staff this winter face some difficult challenges. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty outlines the tax considerations that employers will need to think about.

Getting to grips with AML: a risk-based approach

27 October: ICAEW has teamed up with IFAC to produce a series of six short guides for accountants to enhance their understanding of money laundering. The second guide sets out what is involved in a risk-based approach to AML.

Mental health and accountancy: removing the stigma

26 October 2020: Chartered Accountant Ben Grant shares his story of the high-stakes, high-stress working life that led to his breakdown, and how opening up to colleagues and friends was a big step in the recovery process.

2020/21 Reporting Season: COVID, Brexit and other challenges

26 October 2020: The FRC’s Executive Director, Regulatory Standards, Mark Babington, urges the profession and all businesses to put clarity of information and high-quality assurance at the forefront during this difficult time.

NAO examines massive pandemic financial support programmes

26 October 2020: The National Audit Office has published reviews of the cost of employment support schemes and the financial exposure to Bounce Back Loans implemented in response to the pandemic.

OECD announces delay to global digital services tax framework

21 October 2020: UK digital services tax will continue for longer than originally anticipated after OECD decision to extend discussions until mid-2021 ICAEW’s Tax Faculty reports.