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ICAEW produces two podcast series that count towards your CPD: Accountancy Insights and The Tax Track. Subscribe to Accountancy Insights for news from across the profession, and deep dives into major business issues through our Behind the Numbers series; and to The Tax Track for specialist analysis from the ICAEW Tax Faculty.

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Latest podcasts

Guy Ruddle, Tristan Yelland and Will Christopher
Stephen Relf and Lindsey Wicks
Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager
Behind the Numbers

Are you taking fraud seriously enough?

Fraud is the largest reported crime in England and Wales, and the UK government wants to bring numbers down. With failure to prevent fraud now an offence, there is some onus on business to address the issue. But are enough businesses taking it seriously?
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The Tax Track

Modernising and mandating agent registration

Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and discuss the consequences for advisers of having their registration suspended.
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Accountancy Insights

Understanding tokenisation plans; rethinking the audit report

The government has plans to tokenise financial markets. What exactly is tokenisation? What might it look like in practice and what are the big questions about it that still need answering? Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, explains.
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Podcasts by topic

Audit and assurance

Fahad Asgar, Technical Manager and Philippa Lamb
Can businesses mitigate rising energy prices? Plus AI in audit, UK GAAP
  • 06 May 2026
Everyone’s talking about energy costs at the moment. Greenfields Energy Group’s co-founder Liam Conway walks us through the energy impacts of the Iran War and outlines the best ways for businesses to protect themselves from global energy shocks.
Catherine Hardinge, Partner, Price Bailey and Philippa Lamb
How to use AI in tax ethically, and group audit best practice
  • 03 Feb 2026
This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.
Ramana McConnon, Jon Morris and Martin Brown
How should audit firms use AI?
  • 11 Nov 2025
This episode focuses on the integration of AI in audit processes, emphasising the need for practical guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to build industry confidence, especially with smaller firms.
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Inside the Post Office Inquiry and new mid-tier research
  • 24 Jul 2025
We discuss the findings of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s first report, including lessons for other companies around culture and values.
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Supporting SME growth and professional judgement in audit
  • 13 Jun 2025
We discuss how SMEs can pursue growth amid economic uncertainty and how auditors should exercise professional judgement and scepticism.
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Can we unclog the local audit backlog?
  • 22 Nov 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss whether the filing of local authority audited accounts will ever get back on track.

Business

Fahad Asgar, Technical Manager and Philippa Lamb
Can businesses mitigate rising energy prices? Plus AI in audit, UK GAAP
  • 06 May 2026
Everyone’s talking about energy costs at the moment. Greenfields Energy Group’s co-founder Liam Conway walks us through the energy impacts of the Iran War and outlines the best ways for businesses to protect themselves from global energy shocks.
Philippa Lamb and Tess Buckley
What does the Iran conflict really mean for British business?
  • 31 Mar 2026
We’ve already seen immediate spikes and fluctuations in the oil price and the wider financial and commodity markets. But how will the UK economy be affected in the months to come and how heavy a price will British business pay? RSM Chief Economist Tom Pugh shares his thoughts.
Iain Wright and David Williamson
A World Cup bump, an AI slump? 2026 predictions
  • 31 Dec 2025
In the first episode of 2026, our usual team of soothsayers David Williamson, Frances Haque and Iain Wright review the events of the past 12 months, and look ahead to what we might expect in the coming year.
Iain Wright, Guy Ruddle and Frances Haque
Budget 25: where’s the growth?
  • 01 Dec 2025
This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it?
An open letter and brown envelope from HM Revenue & Customs HMRC
The inside track from HMRC
  • 03 Sep 2025
In this special episode Jonathan Athow, HMRC's Director General for Customer Strategy and Tax Design, explains how the organisation intends to reform the tax system, improve service and close the tax gap.
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Inside the Post Office Inquiry and new mid-tier research
  • 24 Jul 2025
We discuss the findings of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s first report, including lessons for other companies around culture and values.

Corporate governance

Philippa Lamb talking into the microphone
How to get to the C-suite
  • 10 Feb 2026
This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification according to research by Robert Half.
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Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA
  • 11 Sep 2025
In this episode, we discuss the introduction of four statutory instruments to enforce Companies House reform, as well as the common mistakes to avoid when scaling up a business. We also cover the introduction and content of the Next Generation ACA qualification.
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Groupthink: the boardroom’s most pervasive problem?
  • 28 Jun 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss strategies to prevent and tackle groupthink at board level.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Corporate reporting

Ravi Abeywardana, ICAEW's Director of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation
  • 10 Mar 2026
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to use them and how will they apply in practice?
Philippa Lamb and Sally Baker
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
  • 04 Mar 2026
There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to speed.
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Adapting post-tariffs, MTD at 10, UK GAAP changes
  • 09 Apr 2025
In this episode, we discuss how the Trump administration’s tariffs will hamper the government’s growth plans, the progress made towards Making Tax Digital on its tenth birthday, and how changes to FRS 102 and 105 will affect the nation’s small businesses.
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The financial case for sustainability
  • 12 Dec 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting.
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Corporate reporting update and VAT on private hire vehicles
  • 06 Jun 2024
In this episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss important developments in corporate reporting, including amendments to UK GAAP, new standards IFRS18 and IFRS19, and the timeline for implementing IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
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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

Philippa Lamb with Martin Wheatcroft
LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role
  • 28 Oct 2025
In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful Large Language Models (LLMs) are when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions.
Philippa Lamb with Peter Davenport and Michael Hoare
How to bounce back from a cyber attack
  • 14 Oct 2025
In this episode, we discuss how prepared organisations really are for cyber attacks, what to do if and when your business is affected, and how to manage the communications challenges.
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A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act
  • 08 Apr 2024
In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Sustainability

Ravi Abeywardana, ICAEW's Director of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation
  • 10 Mar 2026
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to use them and how will they apply in practice?
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The financial case for sustainability
  • 12 Dec 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting.
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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.
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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.
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ISSB standards, E-Commerce Trade Commission, and CPD update
  • 11 Aug 2023
The ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy.
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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.

Tax

Stephen Relf and Lindsey Wicks
Modernising and mandating agent registration
  • 13 May 2026
Finance Act 2026 introduces a package of measures designed to drive up standards in the tax advice market, including mandatory agent registration with HMRC. In this episode, we explain how the process will work and discuss the consequences for advisers of having their registration suspended.
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Making sure a tax return is correct and complete
  • 07 Apr 2026
In this episode, we explore the implications of recent changes to how tax returns should be prepared and HMRC enquiries are conducted, focusing on new HMRC guidelines for ensuring that a tax return is correct and complete and changes to the requirement to notify HMRC of an uncertain tax treatment.
Philippa Lamb and Sally Baker
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
  • 04 Mar 2026
There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to speed.
Stephen Relf and Craig Ogilvie
MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?
  • 03 Mar 2026
In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to start from April 2026.
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Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses
  • 03 Feb 2026
In this episode, we look at the implications for individuals and businesses, from the reform of inheritance tax to changes to capital allowances.
Iain Wright, Guy Ruddle and Frances Haque
Budget 25: where’s the growth?
  • 01 Dec 2025
This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it?

The Tax Track

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Technology

Philippa Lamb and Sally Baker
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
  • 04 Mar 2026
There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to speed.
Stephen Relf and Craig Ogilvie
MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?
  • 03 Mar 2026
In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to start from April 2026.
Polly Tsang, Shermeen Kazmi, Jessica Caws and Philippa Lamb
How the Celsius scandal is reshaping Crypto regulation
  • 12 Jan 2026
Celsius network claimed to be a safe place to trade digital currencies and assets. In reality, it was using customers’ money for its own ends.
Philippa Lamb speaking on the microphone
Best of 2025
  • 18 Dec 2025
With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a special best of episode of Behind the Numbers, featuring some of the most memorable conversations from throughout the year.
Stephen Relf with Lindsey Wicks and Rebecca Benneyworth
The latest on MTD income tax
  • 31 Oct 2025
In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact taxpayers, and we draw on the experience of special guest Rebecca Benneyworth to explain what you can do to prepare for the challenges ahead.
Philippa Lamb with Martin Wheatcroft
LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role
  • 28 Oct 2025
In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful Large Language Models (LLMs) are when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions.

Accountancy Insights Podcast series

ICAEW produces two Accountancy Insights podcast series. Our Accountancy Insights podcasts provide succinct updates on the latest developments in accountancy, finance and business, while our Behind the Numbers podcasts provide a deep dive on a single hot topic.
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