The standard has changed, but properly auditing accounting estimates remains one of the most important issues in audit. This Essentials CPD course focuses on the practicalities of auditing particular estimates.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Business combinations – mergers and acquisitions – can have a fundamental impact on the acquirer. This course introduces accounting for business combinations, focusing on IFRS and providing a summary of requirements.
CPD hours: 3

How do we account for intangible assets? What is an intangible asset? This short session will make sure you aware of the accounting guidance, as well as the areas of judgement that require careful consideration.
CPD hours: 1.5

The FMI accreditation is designed to help you build financial models whilst enhancing your finance, accounting and Excel skills.
CPD hours: 40

This course focuses on recent developments in accounting for the UK’s agricultural sector and current market conditions. It covers more complex tax issues, agricultural cashflow forecasting and business planning.
CPD hours: 4

Designed for accountants working with GP clients, this on-demand course provides guidance on more complex areas of the NHS contracts and associated legal and tax issues (including pension tax charges).
CPD hours: 5h 15m

Designed for those with a good working knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules, this virtual course looks deeper at the critical areas, such as provision of prohibited banking facilities and residual balances.
CPD hours: 4

This course addresses the practical issues associated with the complexities of valuation. It is aimed at senior practitioners handling valuations, as well as forensic specialists and small cap M&A practitioners.
CPD hours: 7

Gain an insight into the business disposal process. These two sessions, provides the skills to confidently advise clients when to sell, how to sell, marketing strategies and their walk-away position.
CPD hours: 6

Learn how to create impactful management reports and dashboards in Excel giving valuable insights into KPIs. This course provides hands-on experience of using conditional formatting, data filtering and form controls.
CPD hours: 6

Learn the essential theory and process of agile project management and have the confidence and tools to be successful as a project team member and leader. This course is delivered over two sessions.
CPD hours: 6

Stay up to date with the latest changes in anti-money laundering with this Essentials CPD course. It covers relevant sanctions regimes, bribery, risk-based client due diligence and much more.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes two technical updates covering audit and assurance. In these sessions, John Selwood uses practical examples and case studies to illustrate the latest developments.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

There are specific auditing and accounting issues when dealing with property companies that are easy to get wrong. This Essentials CPD session will look at the latest requirements.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Good audit planning can deliver efficiencies, but this stage of the audit is often not tackled well. Focusing on smaller SME audits, this Essentials CPD course will refresh your knowledge of the important aspects.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course introduces fundamental agricultural economics in the UK. It covers key areas including farm types, crops and livestock, and commonly used analytical review tools. It includes case studies and practical worked examples.
CPD hours: 4

This on-demand, six-session course provides an introduction to general practice matters in England, basic primary healthcare economics and the steps to prepare and interpret accounts for a GP practice.
CPD hours: 5h 30m

Aimed at those with little or no knowledge of the SRA Accounts Rules, this virtual day-long course provides a walkthrough of the 2019 Rules and supporting guidance, as well as common breaches.
CPD hours: 4

Through a combination of leadership theory, practical techniques and peer learning, this course teaches how to identify opportunities to enhance your leadership effectiveness and to increase your own, and your team’s resilience.
CPD hours: 6

Making the transition from audit manager to responsible individual (RI) is a challenging one. This Essentials CPD course highlights the practical steps to take to ensure that the progression is smooth and successful.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Staple services and recurring fee income are being commoditised and margins squeezed. This programme offers a new way to look at your client portfolio and to leverage your expertise when advising clients. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

An e-learning programme for current and aspiring board directors to improve board performance. It provides a confidential space to explore the knowledge and skills required, through a range of activities, guidance and tools.
CPD hours: 4.5

Aimed at senior executives or new board directors, this interactive course covers the board's purpose, codes of governance and ethics. Over six-hours participants can practise communication skills and learn new strategic tools.
CPD hours: 6

Learn how to bring your data to life with this course delivered over two sessions. Find out how to inject some soul into monthly management reports, grow your impact and influence the strategic agenda.
CPD hours: 6

A comprehensive analysis of the tax content of the Spring Budget 2023 from Rebecca Benneyworth. This Essentials CPD course will cover announcements related to business tax, income tax, employment taxes, VAT and tax administration.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Aimed at analysts and business leaders, this course adds the perspectives of future-oriented acquisition assistance and the influence of post-acquisition value creation to traditional financial (protective) due diligence.
CPD hours: 6

A form of internationally recognised professional designation for professionals who have gained the essential knowledge, skills and experience necessary for a successful career in business and finance.

Using best practice from across the professions, this course will share practical examples, tips and proven approaches to creating new opportunities to develop your businesses, contacts and networks. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

ICAEW CFAB teaches essential knowledge in business, finance and accounting. This six-module qualification can be started at any time of year and can be studied on its own or alongside other courses or work commitments.

The most flexible learning programme for insolvency professionals in the UK. ICAEW's certificate is equally beneficial for experienced and inexperienced professionals and suitable for finance, legal, and other professionals.

ICAEW provides two Essentials CPD updates on charity accounting each year. The courses summarise the latest developments and are relevant for auditors, independent examiners and those working with charities.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Learn to coach fellow partners and managers using the GROW (Goal, Reality, Option Will) model. There will be opportunities to practice using scenarios relevant to a firm environment. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 3

Drawing on the experience of ICAEW’s Technical Helplines, this Essentials CPD session will focus on financial reporting and accounting issues, and touch on ethical issues, anti-money laundering and compliance with ICAEW guidance.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course focuses on face-to-face and virtual communication from leading meetings to giving effective one-to-one feedback. It will equip you with powerful listening and questioning skills and will help you influence conversations more effectively.
CPD hours: 6

The principle of IAS 36 Impairment of Assets is that assets should be carried at no more than their recoverable amount. This practical, example-driven course explores the requirements of IAS 36.
CPD hours: 3

Recognised around the world this qualification establishes a high level of expertise across international markets. It focuses on the commercial, practical and technical skills demanded by clients and investors.

This course provides an overview of the treasury function, focusing on key accountabilities and treasury imperatives. It covers policy, controls, organisational design, as well as the role of the treasurer and the board.
CPD hours: 6

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes two updates covering corporation tax. Rebecca Benneyworth will examine recent developments and outline their practical impact.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Gain the knowledge and capability to effectively communicate data visually. Structured around a proven design process, this course will help you to make the best creative, analytical, editorial and contextual decisions.
CPD hours: 6

Finance team leaders must motivate teams while managing expectations from above to meet deadlines and financial targets. This course provides the management skills required to build a high-performing finance team.
CPD hours: 6

Developing Leadership in Practice is a four-month programme designed by experts in practice. It aims to help practitioners develop, project and hone the leadership qualities expected of a new or aspiring partner.
CPD hours: 35

Completing this diploma demonstrates that you have the skills and knowledge to make a difference to organisations in the charity and voluntary sector. It can be obtained either through study or an experiential route.

Delivered by Rebecca Benneyworth this Essentials CPD provides analysis of the latest developments in employment tax for the end of the 2022/23 tax year Content includes changes made in 2022 and announcements for the coming year.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are being discussed in the media and in boardrooms. This interactive six-hour course offers a practical understanding of how to reflect ESG principles in financial reporting.
CPD hours: 6

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns are being discussed in the media and in boardrooms. This interactive six-hour course offers a practical understanding of how to reflect ESG principles in financial reporting.
CPD hours: 6

Sustainability is central to competitiveness. Lead the ESG agenda in your organisation with this course - learn how to assess, identify and integrate ESG risks, gain stakeholder buy-in and measure success.
CPD hours: 4

This intermediate course provides a deeper understanding of how to consolidate business data from multiple sources to model and analyse financial plans. It covers: model structure, data cleansing, strategic planning and much more.
CPD hours: 6

Develop your use of Excel to produce robust business models evaluating investment opportunities. This six-hour course outlines how to generate assumption profiles to forecast revenues, costs, assets, working capital and financing.
CPD hours: 6

In this Essentials CPD session, Rebecca Benneyworth will examine the content of the Finance Act 2023, focussing where appropriate on those issues of relevance to the general practice environment and their clients.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course teaches finance professionals how to become world-class finance business partners by showing them how to build stronger relationships, transform their data into commercial insight and bring their numbers to life.
CPD hours: 14

This two half-day programme is aimed at ensuring board members have the confidence to apply fit-for-purpose financial skills to interpret and challenge board-relevant financial information.
CPD hours: 6

This two half-day programme is aimed at ensuring that the fundamentals of finance are well understood. Aimed at all non-finance managers, this course breaks down some of the jargon and makes finance more accessible.
CPD hours: 6

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes two technical updates covering financial reporting. In these sessions, John Selwood covers all the latest changes to regulation and guidance.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

F-TEN® is a global programme preparing aspiring and new CFOs for the reality of operating at board level. The six-month programme supports businesses to develop future CFOs and individuals to achieve their career ambitions.
CPD hours: 57

Accountants often grapple with accounting for capex as opposed to opex. This Essentials CPD course deals with the important issues and common pitfalls, including when to treat costs as fixed assets, depreciation and auditing.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

The UK GAAP Framework offers FRS 101 as an option for qualifying entities offering significantly reduced disclosure requirements. This course provides a clear picture of the criteria for, and the implications of, applying this popular framework.
CPD hours: 1.5

An interactive course delivered over two half-days that provides an overview of FRS 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. It provides practical tips and guidance on common pitfalls.
CPD hours: 6

This Essentials CPD course is a refresher for those preparing statements under UK GAAP for small companies. Alongside a complete guide to disclosure and presentation, it covers recent reforms, disclosure options and exemptions.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This Essentials CPD course examines practical ways in which data can create value. It outlines potential issues, considers regulation and ethics and explores how big data is revolutionising analysis.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Enhance your understanding of the application of IFRSs and how to prepare consolidated financial statements.
CPD hours: 3

Building on 'Group Accounting; Applying the basic principles', this course will provide you with an insight into more challenging areas.
CPD hours: 3

Using the latest good practice in corporate governance, peer group working and a live boardroom scenario, this course offers the opportunity to practise responding to real-life issues and increase confidence in influencing peers.
CPD hours: 6

This highly-experiential course, for teams of mixed experience levels, focuses on mastering the dilemmas that commonly derail collaboration. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 3

Preparing and auditing housing association accounts can be challenging. This Essentials CPD course provides an introduction to the format of accounts and the underpinning regulations, as well as insights into the tests to be performed.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course will uncover why persuasive ability is key in today's working world and will provide psychological tips and principles that will help you prosper during change and uncertainty. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 3

Harness your strength as a speaker and create fast moving, current presentations that enable an empowering conversation with your audience. Find out how to create a vision that your audience will respond to and remember.
CPD hours: 6

Finance teams must learn how to harness data and what it means for the business. ICAEW offers two options for this certificate, the analyst pathway for practical analytical skills and the management pathway for finance leaders.

An online learning experience to help you understand how the world of finance is being transformed. Nine comprehensive modules cover the effect of digital transformation on your finance team, as well as the organisational culture.

The ICAEW IFRSs learning and assessment programme provides a comprehensive overview of all current international standards in the private sector and is available in Portuguese, Spanish and English.
CPD hours: 70

Suitable for anyone needing to understand the principles of the International Standards on Auditing, this flexible online programme minimises time away from the office and enables you to plan study around other commitments.
CPD hours: 40-50

This certificate enables finance professionals to confidently partner with sustainability experts to identify climate-related risks and incorporate performance and financial metrics into risk management and financial planning.
CPD hours: 15

An interactive two-day course that provides an overview of the key changes that have been made to IFRS in recent years. This workshop is for those who have some familiarity with IFRS, but want to increase their confidence.
CPD hours: 6

An interactive half-day course that provides an overview of recent developments relevant to IFRS adopters. The course addresses common issues raised on QAD inspection visits, calls to ICAEW’s technical helpline and other courses.
CPD hours: 3

Delivered over two sessions, this course provides an overview of IFRS 9’s hedge accounting requirements. Examples are used throughout to explain key concepts and illustrate their application.
CPD hours: 6

This course covers the three main areas of IFRS 9 – classification of financial assets and financial liabilities, impairment based on expected credit losses and hedge accounting in a practical and interactive way.
CPD hours: 3

IFRS 15 has changed and continues to challenge the way we tell the story of revenue. This course offers a practical approach that will interpret the technical theory into an everyday context.
CPD hours: 3

This course explore the real-world issues coming from the adoption of IFRS 16, which has had much wider consequences than just an accounting change. It covers the exemptions that the IASB has introduced for short-term and low-value leases.
CPD hours: 3

Strategic planning is critical to the success of any organisation. This course helps you explore the lessons from the world’s most successful businesses. Learn how finance should contribute to organisational strategy.
CPD hours: 6

An interactive course that provides an overview of The Charities SORP (FRS 102) with guidance on common pitfalls. Practical examples are provided to demonstrate how to apply the standard in practice.
CPD hours: 6

This course provides an essential understanding of corporate governance principles and approaches. It explores the key frameworks and guidelines, including in-depth coverage of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
CPD hours: 6

Designed for newcomers to treasury, this course provides a broad introduction to the role of corporate treasury, key treasury concepts and commonly used systems, as well as the rationale for hedging financial risks.
CPD hours: 6

This practical course is aimed at finance professionals who may work for a US subsidiary in the UK or are looking to move to a US firm. It breaks down the challenges of US reporting and how it differs from IFRS or UK GAAP.
CPD hours: 6

Using case studies and example documentation, this Essentials CPD course provides an insight into what independent firms need to do to comply with ISQM 1, after implementing their quality management system at the end of 2022.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Although well established, UK GAAP still presents a raft of challenges for small entities applying FRS 102 Section 1A and micro entities applying FRS 105. This Essentials CPD seminar helps navigate through the practicalities.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course introduces a planned approach to leading change. Delegates benefit from a deeper understanding of the emotional responses to change and how to cope better with them – for themselves and for their teams.
CPD hours: 6

Hybrid working can impact team motivation, productivity, transparency and cohesion. This course will help you leverage innovation and tech to lead highly effective hybrid finance teams. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

Hybrid working can impact team motivation, productivity, transparency and cohesion. This course will help you leverage innovation and tech to lead highly effective hybrid finance teams. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

Explore the growing trend for using lean tools to enhance productivity and effectiveness within the finance function. This course will give you a firm foundation in lean practices, as well as practical insights.
CPD hours: 6

Learn strategies to enhance the cyber resilience of your business including how to mitigate the cost and risk of a cyber incident. This course is delivered across two sessions by experts from Lockdown Cyber Security.
CPD hours: 6

Addressing difficult issues while maintaining open dialogue can be uncomfortable. This course will help you have challenging yet partnering discussions that build credibility across stakeholders. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

Transformation can be difficult for finance teams. This course will bring to life the change process and explore structured techniques to get to grips with some of the challenges. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 6

This course equips you with powerful techniques to partner with commercial colleagues to get to the core of ROI and influence business outcomes. If your role calls for ‘Commercial Acumen’, then this is the course for you.
CPD hours: 6

Increase the impact and accuracy of commercial month-end reporting by building dynamic, real-time close reports in Microsoft Power BI. This course goes through producing a month-end commercial reporting pack from start to finish.
CPD hours: 6

This practical full-day course is designed to provide current and aspiring non-executive directors (NEDs) with the knowledge to carry out their roles effectively. Certificates are awarded after completion of a post-course test.
CPD hours: 6

A six-month global programme supporting aspiring and new finance directors to achieve their career ambitions. NFL offers the opportunity to be mentored by an experienced finance leader from a large listed or private company.
CPD hours: 48

This on-demand, half-day course covers the basics of the NHS pension scheme when preparing accounts and tax returns for GP clients, including how to calculate and complete annual pension certificates.
CPD hours: 3h 45m

Understand and develop the key skills needed to coach "on-the job", reflecting on attributes you already have, and ways you can enhance your coaching ability to develop confidence in others. Team training only. Please email academy@icaew.com.
CPD hours: 3

The financial reporting and auditing rules for pension schemes are different in many ways to those applying to other entities. This Essentials CPD session provides a step-by-step guide.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes two updates covering tax changes affecting private clients and private client tax work. Rebecca Benneyworth will examine recent developments and outline their practical impact.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Learn the most appropriate approaches, models and techniques for conducting business valuations across four sessions. The course examines how different client, deal and regulatory requirements impact business valuation.
CPD hours: 14

This Essentials CPD session covers the latest changes relating to practice assurance, as well as providing a refresher on other hot topics.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

New for 2023 this Essentials CPD course walks through the cash flow statement and covers common issues faced by preparers under UK GAAP. It also covers reconciliation to net debt, group cash flow statements and FX essentials.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Power Query can help you extract, load, customise and transform data automatically, freeing you up to spend more time analysing and less time preparing reports. Learn how you can design rich and interactive data preparatory tools.
CPD hours: 6

Briefing management after month-end is too late. This course will improve the timelines of your month-end reports and free up time, enabling you to become an active finance business partner.
CPD hours: 6

This Essentials CPD seminar explores audit responsible individuals (RIs) duties in complying with regulatory requirements, and how they balance crucial commercial considerations while ensuring time and costs are recovered.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

The revisions to ISAs (UK) 315 on risk assessment and ISA (UK) 240 on fraud will have a big bearing on the planning and conduct of audits in 2023. This Essentials CPD course looks at what changes mean in practice.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

There are significant changes arising from the implementation of ISA 315 (revised July 2020.) This Essentials CPD course looks at all aspects of audit risks assessment and its role in driving audit quality and audit efficiency.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This course provides a practical overview of risk management for senior financial professionals wanting to support their boards and increase their ability to embed a culture of effective risk management in their business.
CPD hours: 6

This Essentials CPD course, delivered by Lockdown Cyber Security, explains what cyber security is and why it is important for accountants. It enhances knowledge of this key organisational risk and aids competitive advantage.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Share-based payments are commonly used to motivate employees or indeed suppliers. This short session will consider the accounting treatment of these instruments, covering practical issues that commonly arise.
CPD hours: 1.5

This course equips executive and non-executive directors with the business strategy skills needed to lead organisations and challenge executive decision-making. The session is interactive, drawing on the experiences of attendees.
CPD hours: 3

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes bi-yearly technical updates covering tax for those in practice. In these sessions, Rebecca Benneyworth considers announcements and consultations from the preceding six months.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

This Essentials CPD session provides those working in accounts and audit with key information about tax issues affecting clients. It recognises that attendees may not have direct responsibility for tax computations or compliance.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

Aimed at those who haven't been working directly in tax for some time, this Essentials CPD session provides a refresher on key practical areas in business tax. It focuses on current developments, including capital allowances.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

For those who haven't been working directly in tax for some time, this Essentials CPD session provides a refresher on key practical areas in personal tax. It focuses on current developments, such as MTD for landlords and CGT.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

ICAEW members are given an accelerated route onto the qualifications offered by the Association of Corporate Treasurers, which provide globally recognised credentials.

The FRC have issued draft FRED 82 which proposes a number of significant changes to UK GAAP, potentially from January 2025. This three-hour session considers the impact of the proposed changes on UK GAAP preparers.
CPD hours: 3

A strong, self-aware personal profile means you are memorable, effective and appear confident even in stressful situations. This course enables participants to understand their current impact and work on their self-awareness.
CPD hours: 6

This course demystifies legal concepts and terminology in explaining the essentials of contract law. It describes how to read and draft clauses, as well as how to manage risk from the pre-contract stage to termination.
CPD hours: 9

This course provides an overview of the application of IFRS 17, covering the scope of the standard, measurement methods and aggregation requirements. It also examples the presentation of financial statements and analysing insurer performance.
CPD hours: 3

A half-day course for practitioners with some existing knowledge of US GAAP to help keep up to date with developments in financial reporting and understand how to manage these risks effectively.
CPD hours: 3

ICAEW's Essentials CPD annual programme includes two updates covering VAT drawing material from statutory changes, revised guidance and HMRC announcements. Rebecca Benneyworth will also review important tribunals.
CPD hours: 2h 20m

A global leadership programme for women working across practice, industry and public sectors in senior management, partner or board roles. The six-month programme seeks to refine and craft participants authentic leadership style.
CPD hours: 50