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Budget 2024: does it change anything?
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget and their likely impacts on the UK economy.
ICAEW Insights
Will accountants save the world? With ICAEW CEO Michael Izza
In this Insights In Focus episode, we catch up with ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza ahead of his stepping down from his role later this month.
ICAEW Insights
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
Podcasts by topic
Audit and assurance
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
- 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
Where next for audit and governance reform?
- 01 Feb 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the future of audit and corporate governance reform.
Can SMEs keep up with ESG?
- 30 Jun 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.
What's the problem with local audit?
- 31 Mar 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the effectiveness of local authority audit and assurance.
Carillion five years on: can we regulate ‘good’ judgement?
- 15 Feb 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we consider the future of audit – and the impact of the government’s proposed reforms on professionals in the sector.
Countdown to ISQM 1 – is your practice ready?
- 16 Nov 2022
In this Insights In Focus special episode, we discuss the rollout of the International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) and what firms need to do before ISQM 1 is implemented on 15 December 2022.
Business
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
- 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
How to build a workforce of the future
- 27 Oct 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore strategies to expand and upskill Britain’s workforce.
ISSB standards, E-Commerce Trade Commission, and CPD update
- 11 Aug 2023
The ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy.
Commercial property: economic bellwether or laggard?
- 28 Jul 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we analyse the UK’s current economic turbulence through the lens of the commercial property sector.
Managing talent in a hybrid world
- 25 May 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss best practice in hiring, training and safeguarding talent under hybrid working.
Getting SME investment back on track
- 28 Apr 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the obstacles and incentives to SME investment.
Corporate governance
Where next for audit and governance reform?
- 01 Feb 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the future of audit and corporate governance reform.
ChatGPT, corporation tax and FRED 82
- 05 Apr 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we examine how recent developments are affecting the accountancy profession.
How should a board approach exec pay?
- 16 Feb 2023
In this special Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the thorny and often contentious topic of executive pay.
How a board should balance major strategic issues with staff retention and wellbeing
- 25 Nov 2022
In the second of two Insights In Focus special episodes an experienced panel discuss a dilemma facing a fictional UK-based food manufacturer.
How a board should maintain the right culture during periods of fast growth
- 21 Nov 2022
In the first of two Insights In Focus special episodes an experienced panel discuss a dilemma facing a fictional software company.
Making sense of Russia, M&A and conflicts of interest
- 12 Oct 2022
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we explore how accountants can go about approaching some of the year’s most challenging professional issues.
Corporate reporting
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
- 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
ISSB standards, E-Commerce Trade Commission, and CPD update
- 11 Aug 2023
The ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy.
Can SMEs keep up with ESG?
- 30 Jun 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.
ChatGPT, corporation tax and FRED 82
- 05 Apr 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we examine how recent developments are affecting the accountancy profession.
What to expect from 2022 – part 2
- 04 Jan 2022
Chief Executive Michael Izza discusses non-financial reporting, public sector finances, and the big tech trends of 2022.
Ethics
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
- 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
What’s in the Economic Crime Act 2023?
- 04 Dec 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore the contents and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Cyber security, taxing green travel and public finances
- 08 Jun 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast episode, we explore the month’s key developments in accountancy.
What’s in the second Economic Crime Bill?
- 07 Dec 2022
In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the Economic Crime Bill currently passing through Parliament.
Protecting SMEs against cyber criminals
- 19 Oct 2022
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore why SMEs are tempting targets for cyber criminals, and what can be done to protect smaller firms against attacks.
Making sense of Russia, M&A and conflicts of interest
- 12 Oct 2022
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we explore how accountants can go about approaching some of the year’s most challenging professional issues.
Sustainability
COP28: making the business case for nature
- 11 Dec 2023
In the second of two special episodes, live from COP28 in Dubai, our experts discuss capacity building within the finance profession and making the business case for a nature-positive transition.
COP28: what does transition planning mean for accountants?
- 06 Dec 2023
In the first of two special Insights In Focus episodes, guest host Mark Rowland shares news and views from COP28 in Dubai. This episode focuses on the importance of transition plans in achieving net zero.
Can SMEs keep up with ESG?
- 30 Jun 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.
What to expect from 2022 – part 1
- 04 Jan 2022
Chief Executive Michael Izza looks at the biggest issues facing business and the wider economy, with help from experts from around the Institute.
What next after COP26?
- 29 Nov 2021
As the dust settles on the COP26 discussions in Glasgow, it’s time to assess and reflect on what was – and wasn’t – achieved.
Prizing the public pound
- 27 Oct 2021
With increasing pressure on public services and net-zero targets to be met, it’s critical that any public spending delivers value to the taxpayer. The Fabian Society outlines its vision in its recent pamphlet.
Tax
Budget 2024: does it change anything?
- 08 Mar 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget and their likely impacts on the UK economy.
Crunch time: VAT (or not) on poppadoms
- 29 Feb 2024
Why would a food producer argue that its product is not ready for human consumption? And why does the tax year start on 6 April? Find out the answers in the latest episode of The Tax Track podcast from ICAEW.
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
- 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
Capital allowances: the curious case of camping pods
- 01 Feb 2024
The Tax Track is the new podcast series from ICAEW where we explore the latest from the tax world, and what it means for tax professionals, accountants, taxpayers and businesses. In this episode, we take a look at the wider implications of an unusual capital allowance case regarding camping pods that went to tribunal.
A taxing year ahead?
- 11 Jan 2024
The Tax Track is the new podcast series from ICAEW where we explore the latest from the tax world and what it means for tax professionals, accountants, taxpayers and businesses. In this first episode, we look ahead to what’s coming down the line in 2024.
VAT exemptions for private schools and final CPD update
- 08 Sep 2023
In this ICAEW Insights episode, we discuss Labour’s proposals for removing VAT exemptions from private schools, as well as our final CPD update before the new regulations come into force.
Technology
ICAEW/CIPFA dual membership, cyber security trends, and economic renewal
- 03 Nov 2023
In this episode, we explain how ICAEW members can apply for dual membership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, and much more.
ISSB standards, E-Commerce Trade Commission, and CPD update
- 11 Aug 2023
The ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy.
Cyber security, taxing green travel and public finances
- 08 Jun 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast episode, we explore the month’s key developments in accountancy.
ChatGPT, corporation tax and FRED 82
- 05 Apr 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we examine how recent developments are affecting the accountancy profession.
Protecting SMEs against cyber criminals
- 19 Oct 2022
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore why SMEs are tempting targets for cyber criminals, and what can be done to protect smaller firms against attacks.
Death and digital assets
- 22 Mar 2022
In this Insights In Focus episode, we look at what happens to your digital assets after you die.
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