Technical Advisory Services (TAS) are a friendly, highly trained team with almost 150 years combined post-qualification experience across industry, professional training, non-profit and public sector. This article explores how they support ICAEW members every day. 

Helpsheets

Want to know how to apply the latest FRS 102 guidance? Unsure how to deal with an ethical dilemma? Or perhaps you need an example engagement letter to make sure you’re onboarding a new client in the right way.  

TAS has created more than 500 helpsheets based on member enquiries. A practical member-only toolkit, helpsheets assist members in interpreting standards, complying with regulations and upholding professional quality.

Our helpsheets are updated in line with new standards and legislation, making them a trusted quick reference for busy practitioners. They cover:

• Anti-money laundering
• Audit and assurance
• Ethics
• Financial reporting
• Fraud
• Law and regulation
• Practice

Helpsheets are broken down by subject area, ranging from anti-money laundering and audit to ethics and regulation, as well as presented as A-Z lists arranged by topic and title.

More support

If you can’t find what you’re looking for on a helpsheet and your query is relatively simple, TAS provides a live web chat service. For more complex questions, you can call our team of experts on +44 (0)1908 248 250.

Both services are available between 09:00-16:00 (UK) Monday to Friday, excluding Wednesdays they are available 10:00-16:00. The advice line is closed on UK bank holidays and 09:00-14:00 on the first Wednesday of each month.

The team can’t advise on tax matters. Instead, take a look at: What help is available from ICAEW for my tax query?

If you need help identifying relevant subject content on ICAEW’s website, the Library and Information Service can help. Take a look at our Guide to library services or visit the Library hub page to get started.