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As a global leader of the finance profession, ICAEW offers a comprehensive range of training and learning options for every stage of professional development, designed for finance teams and finance leaders.
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Our helpsheets reflect the guidance provided to ICAEW members on our helplines and highlight important issues for members. Access practical technical and ethical guidance, as well as FAQs.
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Ethics CPD course

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Latest podcasts

 
David Maddox, Political Editor, The Independent
Budget 2026: enough ‘breathing room’?
  • Podcast
  • 30 Oct 2026
In this episode, we unpack the key measures, the economic backdrop that informed the Chancellor's decisions, the winners and losers and what it means for the coming year.
Glenn Wilkinson, CEO, Agger Labs
How can business overcome challenges
  • Podcast
  • 20 Oct 2026
Recorded at ICAEW’s Annual Conference, we speak to speakers about the challenges facing businesses and what can be done about them.
Sally Baker, Corporate Reporting & Governance Director, ICAEW, Philippa Lamb and Debbie Crawshawe, Head of the Accounting and Audit Centre of Expertise, BIST
MCR – the big questions
  • Podcast
  • 14 Oct 2026
Hear exclusively from the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade on the government's plans for Modernising Corporate Reporting.
Katherine Ford, Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW
CGT on cryptoassets and payrolling of benefits
  • Podcast
  • 14 Oct 2026
Cuts to the capital gains tax (CGT) annual exempt amount have brought more individuals within scope of CGT. In this episode we explain how to avoid common errors made when applying the rules to disposals of cryptoassets.
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Audit and assurance

 
REGULATION AND CONDUCT Disciplinary Update 2026, Issue 7
  • Newsletter
  • 03 Nov 2026
Read the findings identified in recent disciplinary cases and ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Satisfaction with UK PIE audit remains ‘very high’, says CPIA
  • Article
  • 15 Oct 2026
More than 95% of audit stakeholders surveyed by the Centre for Public Interest Audit have confirmed they are satisfied with overall quality of public interest entity audits for the third year in a row. 
What can firms cut from the audit report right now?
  • Article
  • 15 Oct 2026
The FRC’s revised auditor reporting standards aim to streamline the audit report and provide more useful information for investors. ICAEW experts explain what wording is no longer required, what must remain, and when the changes apply.
Complete your CPD while you tick off your to do list
  • Article
  • 15 Oct 2026
ICAEW podcasts are a great way to keep on track with your CPD when your time is at a premium. Subscribe and you can get expert insight into hot topics, from the impact of AI to what’s coming in the budget, delivered straight to your device.

Videos and webinars

FINANCIAL SERVICES FACULTY CASS 5 Audits 2026
  • Webinar
  • 14 Oct 2026
This webinar from the ICAEW Financial Services Faculty offers timely insights and practical guidance on the key issues shaping CASS 5 insurance intermediary audits.
Auditbites - ISQM 1
  • Video
  • 07 Oct 2026

We explain the requirements for Systems of Quality Management under ISQM 1, including compliance obligations, common pitfalls and practical guidance to help firms improve audit quality continuously.

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Business

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Transformation Live
  • Event
  • 23 Nov 2026
Transformation Live builds on the success of our recent webinar transformation series, bringing members together for an in person evening focused on developing and delivering successful transformation programmes.
Chart of the week: the other fiscal rule
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2026
Our chart this week is on the government’s secondary fiscal rule, showing how public sector net financial liabilities are forecast to fall as a share of GDP in 2029/30, giving headroom of £24bn.
ISSB at five: building a global language for sustainability reporting
  • Article
  • 03 Nov 2026
As the International Sustainability Standards Board marks its fifth anniversary, Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd reflects on the progress made in establishing a global baseline for sustainability-related financial disclosures, the challenges of implementation and the priorities that will shape the future.
Will I meet the conditions for founders’ relief?
  • Article
  • 02 Nov 2026
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the conditions that must be met for an individual to claim founders’ relief, based on the information published by the government so far.

Videos and webinars

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Transformation Live
  • Event
  • 23 Nov 2026
Transformation Live builds on the success of our recent webinar transformation series, bringing members together for an in person evening focused on developing and delivering successful transformation programmes.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Unfortunate victim or just unprepared? With Mitigo
  • Webinar
  • 09 Nov 2026
What businesses can and must do to avoid becoming a cyber victim.
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Corporate governance

CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY UK government pauses profit and loss filing but sticks with software-only filing
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2026
Companies House will pause the introduction of small companies and micro-entities filing profit and loss accounts while the government considers alternative options to simplify filing processes. The government reconfirms its commitment to mandatory software-only filing of accounts and other planned reforms for 1 April 2028.
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY Corporate Financier October 2026
  • Journal
  • 02 Nov 2026
  • PDF (19,378kb)
A year of fires, floods and droughts has wreaked havoc on traditional agriculture, with forecasts for worse to come. Time to invest in agritech.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations 2026
  • Regulations
  • 01 Nov 2026
  • PDF (260kb)
Regulations setting out the requirements on ICAEW members, firms and other persons and bodies in relation to Continuing Professional Development, effective from 1 November 2026.
HMRC contacts taxpayers who have significant control of companies
  • Article
  • 19 Oct 2026
HMRC is writing to individuals identified as having significant control of a company. The campaign is intended to help taxpayers avoid making errors when completing their self assessment (SA) tax return for 2025/26.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY No surprises: preparing boards for critical shareholder moments
  • Webinar
  • 08 Oct 2026
Learn how boards can navigate activist campaigns, influence stakeholders and respond with confidence.
Exclusive CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY Shielding the board: Using AI to manage enterprise risk with Diligent
  • Webinar
  • 14 May 2026
Turning AI from a risk amplifier into a strategic tool for enterprise-wide risk oversight.
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Corporate reporting

What climate risk exposed about the blind spot now forming around AI
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2026
Credit models struggle to capture sudden shocks rather than gradual change. Climate risk has exposed the blind spot, and AI could be next. Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, weighs in.
ISSB at five: building a global language for sustainability reporting
  • Article
  • 03 Nov 2026
As the International Sustainability Standards Board marks its fifth anniversary, Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd reflects on the progress made in establishing a global baseline for sustainability-related financial disclosures, the challenges of implementation and the priorities that will shape the future.
ICAEW's initial thinking: purpose and users
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 28 Oct 2026
As the UK government looks to modernise corporate reporting, ICAEW has been listening to members’ views on the purpose of the annual report and accounts. Here we explain why ICAEW intends to strongly support the proposed focus on investor and creditor needs.
Latest resources
  • Listing
  • 28 Oct 2026
Resources and support from across ICAEW on non-financial reporting

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CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY 2026 Briefing: Non-financial reporting
  • Webinar
  • 27 Oct 2026
In this webinar, expert speakers explore key developments in non-financial reporting, helping organisations navigate an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY 2026 Briefing: UK GAAP
  • Webinar
  • 08 Sep 2026
Focusing on FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Ireland, this webinar covers topical issues relevant to the preparation of financial statements with 2026 year-ends and beyond.
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Ethics

CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY UK government pauses profit and loss filing but sticks with software-only filing
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2026
Companies House will pause the introduction of small companies and micro-entities filing profit and loss accounts while the government considers alternative options to simplify filing processes. The government reconfirms its commitment to mandatory software-only filing of accounts and other planned reforms for 1 April 2028.
REGULATION AND CONDUCT Disciplinary Update 2026, Issue 7
  • Newsletter
  • 03 Nov 2026
Read the findings identified in recent disciplinary cases and ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Exclusive RETAIL COMMUNITY Cyber attacks in retail: from prevention to resilience
  • Article
  • 30 Oct 2026
In this article we hear from by Moore Kingston Smith: Anna Matveeva, Partner and Head of Retail & Wholesale, and Maritz Cloete, Director of Risk Advisory.
REGULATION AND CONDUCT ICAEW AML supervisory role and activity Q3 2026
  • Report
  • 29 Oct 2026
  • PDF (90kb)
Read about the work we have carried out in Q3 as the UK’s largest accountancy professional body supervisor for anti-money laundering.

Videos and webinars

Cyber security essentials | Insights from City of London Police
  • Webinar
  • 09 Dec 2026
Join the City of London Police's Cyber Griffin team, the UK’s lead force for economic and cybercrime, for a practical and informative webinar exploring three key areas of cyber security: secure connections, malware and artificial intelligence.
Updated AMLbites
  • Video
  • 09 Sep 2026
Due to recent changes in the AML regulations, we have updated two of our AML training videos. Watch now for the latest updates on:
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Ethics CPD course

This free online course helps you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations, uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, and satisfy your ethics continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

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ICAEW's Ethics CPD course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.

Personal development

 
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY Corporate Financier October 2026
  • Journal
  • 02 Nov 2026
  • PDF (19,378kb)
A year of fires, floods and droughts has wreaked havoc on traditional agriculture, with forecasts for worse to come. Time to invest in agritech.
CORPORATE FINANCE FACULTY Corporate Financier magazine
  • Hub page
  • 01 Nov 2026
The highly respected Corporate Financier magazine is published ten times a year for members, stakeholders and key associates of the Corporate Finance Faculty.
Charities need to get ready for SORP 2026
  • Article
  • 22 Sep 2026
Some of the biggest changes affecting the charity finance landscape in recent years are about to take effect. Author and expert Elaine Alsop outlines what trustees and treasurers need to be preparing for.
FINANCIAL SERVICES FACULTY Preparing for CASS Audits in 2027
  • Webinar
  • 15 Sep 2026
Key regulatory updates, technical insights, and practical guidance for auditors and regulated firms.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive INTERNATIONAL Critical Skills series: Making appraisals work
  • Webinar
  • 27 Oct 2026
This webinar equips managers and leaders with practical tools to run effective performance reviews, set SMART objectives, provide constructive feedback, support employee development, and address poor performance confidently and constructively. It also covers appraisal best practices, communication skills, and techniques for managing challenging performance conversations.
Exclusive Executive presence and leadership communication
  • Webinar
  • 14 Oct 2026
Develop executive presence and communication skills, discover your leadership style, strengthen your personal brand, and inspire greater engagement.
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Practice management

 
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Practice assurance common findings | ISQM 1 | Changes to duty to report misconduct
  • Newsletter
  • 27 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at common findings from more than 1,500 Practice Assurance reviews; Performing a robust audit of Revenue; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; changes to duty to report misconduct, and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Staff retention | ISQM 1: Root Cause Analysis | Personal financial planning services
  • Newsletter
  • 13 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at opportunities for staff recruitment and retention; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; how you can get involved with a personal financial planning value added services focus group; a new 2023 UK GAAP accounts factsheet, and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT AML supervisory reform: Share your views | Funding and banking for SMEs
  • Newsletter
  • 30 Aug 2023
In this issue, we ask you to share your views on the AML supervisory reform consultation. We also look at seven situations that require a practising certificate; how to develop a meaningful Audit and Assurance policy; Getting started with climate reporting; ESGs and SME funding and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Start your ethics CPD now | Helpsheets for leaving practice | Tax updates
  • Newsletter
  • 19 Jul 2023
In this issue, we look at the new, free, interactive Ethics CPD course; why sustainability reporting matters to SMEs; dispelling the common myths about charities; starting and leaving a practice; Tax in Practice July webinar and resources and much more.

Videos and webinars

Run and grow a more profitable practice
  • Webinar
  • 23 Sep 2026
Discover practical strategies to build a more profitable, resilient and future-ready practice.
The mid-market opportunity for ambitious firms with Sage Intacct Accountants
  • Webinar
  • 09 Sep 2026
Explore strategies to retain growing clients, win larger engagements and scale your services.
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Sustainability

 
ISSB at five: building a global language for sustainability reporting
  • Article
  • 03 Nov 2026
As the International Sustainability Standards Board marks its fifth anniversary, Vice-Chair Sue Lloyd reflects on the progress made in establishing a global baseline for sustainability-related financial disclosures, the challenges of implementation and the priorities that will shape the future.
Satisfaction with UK PIE audit remains ‘very high’, says CPIA
  • Article
  • 15 Oct 2026
More than 95% of audit stakeholders surveyed by the Centre for Public Interest Audit have confirmed they are satisfied with overall quality of public interest entity audits for the third year in a row. 
Exclusive CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY 2026 UK GAAP Accounts
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 12 Oct 2026
  • PDF (522kb)
This factsheet primarily deals with requirements of accounting standards that are mandatory for accounting periods beginning in 2026 and beyond.
FCA finalises UK SRS reporting rules
  • Article
  • 07 Oct 2026
Following a consultation period, the Financial Conduct Authority has finalised rules requiring in-scope listed companies to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards on a ‘comply or explain’ basis.

Videos and webinars

Audit & Assurance Conference 2026
  • Event
  • 25 Mar 2026
Audit and assurance at a crossroads: certainty, credibility, and the future.
Exclusive CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY UK SRS S1 and S2: getting started
  • Webinar
  • 19 Mar 2026
Practical, expert guidance on implementing the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards. Understand the context, voluntary application and transition reliefs available.
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Tax

 
TAX FACULTY Digital infrastructure: building shared foundations, not separate initiatives
  • Thought leadership report
  • 05 Nov 2026
The government is digitalising the tax system one initiative at a time and not giving enough thought to how it fits together, explains ICAEW in this paper on how to build a better tax system.
Tax news in brief 4 November 2026
  • Article
  • 04 Nov 2026
Highlights from the broader tax news for the two weeks ending 4 November 2026, including an update from HMRC on Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax.
REGULATION AND CONDUCT Disciplinary Update 2026, Issue 7
  • Newsletter
  • 03 Nov 2026
Read the findings identified in recent disciplinary cases and ensure you or your firm are not making similar mistakes.
Exclusive The future of healthcare: neighbourhood working and the NHS 10-Year Plan
  • Article
  • 03 Nov 2026
Join us at Chartered Accountants’ Hall to explore what the NHS 10-Year Plan means for healthcare organisations and how finance, legal and property advisers can help turn change into opportunity.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive TAX FACULTY VAT and business: principles, practical implications and lessons from recent case law
  • Webinar
  • 19 Oct 2026
This webinar will explore one of the most important concepts in VAT, business and economic activity, and examines its practical implications through recent case law.
ICAEW forms independent body to tackle UK’s tax complexity
  • Video
  • 16 Oct 2026
ICAEW is creating the Future of Tax Commission to review the UK’s ‘distorted’ tax system and provide a roadmap for reforms that will reduce complexity and ensure the regime can keep pace with wider societal changes.
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Technology

 
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY UK government pauses profit and loss filing but sticks with software-only filing
  • Article
  • 05 Nov 2026
Companies House will pause the introduction of small companies and micro-entities filing profit and loss accounts while the government considers alternative options to simplify filing processes. The government reconfirms its commitment to mandatory software-only filing of accounts and other planned reforms for 1 April 2028.
TAX FACULTY Digital infrastructure: building shared foundations, not separate initiatives
  • Thought leadership report
  • 05 Nov 2026
The government is digitalising the tax system one initiative at a time and not giving enough thought to how it fits together, explains ICAEW in this paper on how to build a better tax system.
Why banks and insurers must pay closer attention to climate risk
  • Article
  • 02 Nov 2026
Climate risk is no longer an abstract mention in corporate social responsibility or environmental, social, and governance reports, but an active item on the balance sheet and a critical question about the resilience of the entity. With its volatile threat ever more apparent, banks and insurers must get a firmer grasp on the concept and a grip on associated costs.
Exclusive EXCEL COMMUNITY Excel speed up productivity tricks – Data Set up
  • Article
  • 02 Nov 2026
This article is about data set up. It doesn’t lead to productivity tips off the get go, but setting it up properly will speed you up when you later use the file.

Videos and webinars

Cyber security essentials | Insights from City of London Police
  • Webinar
  • 09 Dec 2026
Join the City of London Police's Cyber Griffin team, the UK’s lead force for economic and cybercrime, for a practical and informative webinar exploring three key areas of cyber security: secure connections, malware and artificial intelligence.
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT AI in Finance: cutting through the hype for small business
  • Webinar
  • 02 Dec 2026
Explore practical applications for small finance teams and follow a five-step framework to test AI safely and cost-effectively.
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Free CPD courses

ICAEW Ethics CPD Course – from theory to practice
The ICAEW Code of Ethics sets out the fundamental principles that govern the profession. Our course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
Applying Professional Judgment in Audit
This interactive and practical programme enables learners to exercise good professional judgment as an integral part of the audit process.
Digital skills
Technology has enabled automation of many elements of accountancy and this provides an opportunity for chartered accountants to utilise their professional skills but also the need to add to them.
Trustee training modules
ICAEW’s online training modules provide an overview of charity trustees’ legal and financial responsibilities and their strategic and operational considerations.

Sector specific support

ICAEW communities provide a range of resources tailored for those working within specific sectors, including live events, webinars and newsletters.

There is support for those working in charities; construction, energy, farming, manufacturing, and many more.

Alongside support for industry sectors there are also ICAEW communities for those working with small and micro businesses and in global trade.

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More CPD resources

ICAEW provides a wealth of CPD resources in various formats to suit your learning needs. 

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A-Z of CPD courses

Whether you need a two-hour update on tax or a two-day refresher on reporting standards, with more than 100 ICAEW CPD courses to choose from there will be something for you.

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ICAEW events

ICAEW's events programme brings together leading industry speakers across practice and business. Connect and network with your peers while keeping up to date with the latest developments in accountancy.

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Library and Information Service

The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers a range of services and resources, including information on accountancy in different countries and on a variety of technical subjects.

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