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ICAEW: “insufficient” fraud prevention for COVID-19 grants
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- 29 Apr 2022
ICAEW calls for the government to learn from COVID-19 business support grants by investing in BEIS’s counter-fraud capability and addressing the assurance gap in grants distributed through local authorities.
Technical release: disclosure of auditor remuneration
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- 29 Apr 2022
ICAEW’s Financial Reporting Faculty has published updated guidance on the disclosure of auditor remuneration for the audit of accounts and other services.
How accountants should combat the rising cybercrime threat
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- 29 Apr 2022
Almost half of organisations have been victims of fraud over the last 24 months, according to analysis by PwC. ICAEW’s tech experts highlight some of the tools around to help accountants counter the growing cyber threat.
Chart of the week: VAT receipts by quarter
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- 28 Apr 2022
This week’s chart highlights how the VAT deferral scheme is almost entirely behind higher VAT receipts in recent quarters, providing a note of caution to recent media headlines welcoming bumper tax revenues.
More than half of accountants suffer with stress
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- 28 Apr 2022
Despite growing awareness of the stress accountants face and more widespread workplace support, employers’ efforts to help keep staff mental health on an even keel continue to fall short.
IFAC issues crime trends guidance
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- 27 Apr 2022
In the ninth instalment of Anti-Money Laundering: The Basics (AML 9), IFAC and ICAEW look at the tools that accountants possess, to help them in combatting economic crime.
Funding: the governance challenge
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- 27 Apr 2022
Is the funding approach right for Wales?
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- 27 Apr 2022
The first rounds of Levelling Up funding has been announced through the Shared Prosperity Fund. For some in Wales, it represents a considerable loss.
How to fuel digital transformation
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- 27 Apr 2022
ICAEW regulatory round-up: April 2022
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- 27 Apr 2022
In this month’s update, a reminder to prepare for the new audit Quality Management standards, which will come into effect in December.
ICAEW technical round-up: April 2022
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- 27 Apr 2022
This month’s top technical stories include a new 64-8 agent authorisation form from HMRC, a notice that overclaimed SEISS grants are starting to be assessed and a consultation on ICAEW’s proposed CPD Policy changes.
Respond to ICAEW’s proposed CPD Policy changes
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- 27 Apr 2022
Members have until 18 May to submit their feedback to ICAEW’s consultation on proposed changes to its CPD Policy in 2022 – including ethical and risk-related learning.
UK zero rates tariffs in Ukraine trade support package
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- 26 Apr 2022
Tariffs on all goods from Ukraine to the UK will be cut to zero as part of broad economic support to the people of Ukraine, including £1bn in loan guarantees.
Public finances disappoint as interest rates rise
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- 26 Apr 2022
Public sector finances for the year ended 31 March 2022 saw a provisional deficit of £152bn, less than half last year’s deficit, but more than two and a half times that seen in 2019/20.
How can we rejuvenate the high street?
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- 26 Apr 2022
The Levelling Up White Paper sets out a range of initiatives for reviving the high street’s flagging fortunes. But are they enough?
Manufacturing remains sceptical
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- 26 Apr 2022
What does Levelling Up really require?
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- 26 Apr 2022
The government’s Levelling Up White Paper is the most recent attempt to improve the fortunes of areas in the UK that struggle to provide jobs and opportunities.
Russian sanctions delay payment processing
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- 26 Apr 2022
The fallout of sanctions on bank payments prompts concern that organisations with links – visible or otherwise – to Russia may experience problems.
ICAEW appointments bolster new Treasury taskforce
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- 25 Apr 2022
HM Treasury launches a new UK Transition Plan Taskforce to develop the gold standard for UK businesses’ climate transition plans.
Accountancy profession takes next step towards net zero
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- 25 Apr 2022
The new Net Zero Accountancy Initiative platform, launched by a coalition of accountancy profession organisations including ICAEW, offers a suite of tools to help accountancy firms achieve their net zero ambitions.
The Board Scorecard: shifting the climate conversation
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- 25 Apr 2022
Board chairs and non-executive directors wanted a simpler way to benchmark their progress towards net zero. The new Chapter Zero Board Scorecard is the result.
Take a cross-sectoral approach to tackling economic crime
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- 22 Apr 2022
A new course by PaC and IBE aims to get the professions talking about how to deal with money laundering, modern slavery and other eocnomic crime risks.
The ACA in Cyprus: helping professional development
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- 22 Apr 2022
As the Cyprus government recently confirmed continuing regulatory recognition of all UK qualifications including the ACA, younger members are realising its benefits for career progression.
Chart of the week: G7 economic growth
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- 21 Apr 2022
The latest IMF economic forecasts put the UK at the bottom of the pile in 2023, but our chart this week elevates the UK to fifth place out of seven by looking at average growth for the four years from 2020 to 2023.
FRC seeks to register auditors of public interest entities
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- 21 Apr 2022
Proposed changes to the registration of auditors of public interest entities will change the routing of AQR reports but will not have a substantive impact on outcomes.
More philanthropists required
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- 21 Apr 2022
With charitable donations in decline in the UK, a retired ICAEW member has made a generous gift to fund cancer research and urges others to follow his example.
Are local authorities ready for Levelling Up?
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- 20 Apr 2022
With the government’s Levelling Up plans unveiled, and some funding allocated, local authorities will now have to take on the task of applying for funding to support their infrastructure plans.
Lead the way to reducing stress
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- 20 Apr 2022
To coincide with April being Stress Awareness Month, coaching company director and chartered accountant Carmel Moore offers a selection of stress management techniques for accounting leaders.
Challenges for charity trusts: diversity
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- 20 Apr 2022
Diversity on boards of trustees was highlighted as a priority for respondents to a CAF/ICAEW study. One respondent explains why it matters.
How SMEs can work with local authorities
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- 19 Apr 2022
Sustainability in the public sector: building resilience
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- 19 Apr 2022
ICAEW recently hosted a networking event on sustainability in the public sector featuring expert contributions on how to improve resilience. The importance of assessing and reporting on risk was a key theme.
Teaching sustainability to the next generation of accountants
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- 14 Apr 2022
To make meaningful progress on sustainability, it needs to be rooted in all business decisions. ICAEW’s approach is to embed sustainability throughout the ACA curriculum.
Digital Growth Grant competition launched
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- 14 Apr 2022
The £12m grant will be used to turbocharge UK tech growth, tackling the challenges facing small firms and growing regional support networks.
Chart of the week: UK International Reserves
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- 13 Apr 2022
We take a look at the UK’s official international reserves that are held to safeguard sterling and support monetary policy.
Funding concerns over new Public Sector Fraud Authority
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- 13 Apr 2022
A new Public Sector Fraud Authority was announced in the Spring Statement, but will the £24.7m funding increase over three years be enough to tackle the billions of pounds lost each year to fraud?
ICAEW’s ACA qualification recognised in Cyprus
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- 13 Apr 2022
UK professional accountancy qualifications, including ICAEW’s ACA, are now fully recognised in Cyprus.
How to measure quality of life
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- 12 Apr 2022
Growth to lose momentum in UK and Europe
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- 12 Apr 2022
Recent figures from ONS and OECD point towards a gradual deceleration in growth across Europe, with GDP in the UK starting to slow just as it topped its pre-pandemic level.
Shareholder greenwashing backlash targets directors
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- 12 Apr 2022
A growing backlash by activist shareholders against greenwashing has moved on from corporate criticism to direct action against directors.
Navigating the business in an inflationary world
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- 11 Apr 2022
With the rate of inflation predicted to hit around 10% by 2023, ICAEW advisory group member Nick Tiley offers guidance to businesses looking to weather the storm.
ICAEW supports Audit Wales’ plans following consultation
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- 08 Apr 2022
Responding to the consultation on the Auditor General for Wales’ work programme ICAEW urges Audit Wales to drive improvements in public sector financial management.
Auditor resignation statements: why clarity is vital
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- 08 Apr 2022
ICAEW has responded to Brydon criticism aimed squarely at the quality of auditor resignation statements with guidance on making them more informative for stakeholders.
Infrastructure: reconnecting the UK
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- 08 Apr 2022
Remote working: stay connected, stay motivated
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- 07 Apr 2022
How do you and your team remain motivated, connected and energised when sitting alone at screens for hours on end? George Karseras offers advice to overcome those feelings of isolation.
How financial services can continue to build trust
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- 07 Apr 2022
The financial services sector must back up positive talk of acting on issues such as climate change with hard data and real action if it is to regain consumer trust.
Chart of the week: GCSE maths grade inflation
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- 07 Apr 2022
Our chart this week looks at the grade inflation challenge facing 16-year-olds across England as they study for their forthcoming GCSEs in the third year of the pandemic.
From fossil fuel to low-carbon future
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- 06 Apr 2022
The transition to net zero is a potential existential threat for businesses such as Hellenic Petroleum, but the company’s CEO is intent on turning the challenge into a growth opportunity.
EY: financial services operational changes stabilise
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- 06 Apr 2022
The number of financial services firms making operational changes as a result of Brexit has now levelled off, according to data tracked by EY.
Pushing back on Bounce Back loan fraud
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- 06 Apr 2022
ICAEW’s Emily Seiorse and Alex Russell describe a common scenario around fraud in COVID-19 support schemes, and explain how auditors can maximise the likelihood of fraud detection.
Insurance in the climate crisis
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- 05 Apr 2022
Climate change is one of the key risks facing the insurance industry, yet less well prepared insurers are pricing as if nothing has changed.
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