Key reminders and updates
2027 fee renewal notices will be emailed throughout November to the relevant compliance principal.
Please help us ensure your fee is right by making sure your firm record is up to date. If you no longer require a regulated service/registration, you can find a reminder of how to initiate the withdrawal process below. This must be done in good time to ensure you will not be liable for the 2027 fee.
Have your say on proposed changes which aim to simplify firm eligibility, clarify how the rules apply to group structures and streamline the requirements for general affiliates.
We have updated the “Statement on Members Engaging in Public Practice” to take into account a statutory change in the threshold for small charities, which came into effect on 30 September.
In the second of our articles introducing new members of the ICAEW Regulatory Board (IRB), Marina Gibbs talks about the need for organisational agility, adaptability and strategic foresight.
Bloomsbury has made some changes to the titles that are available to your firm through the Bloomsbury Accounting and Tax Service. Some titles have been removed but access will still be available through BenefitsPlus.
Audit
Watch back our recent session focusing on ISQM 1 and drawing on findings from our quality assurance monitoring.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
Our anti-money laundering (AML) supervisory team will discuss the results from this year’s supervision report, an update on our supervisory activity and our thematic review.
In this short video, Michelle Giddings, Head of AML, outlines key changes made to The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 and updates to CCAB Guidance.
Due to recent changes in the AML regulations, we have updated two of our AML training videos. Watch now for the latest updates on:
From 26 August, Companies House have been reaching out to directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) who haven’t completed their identity verification requirements, in a bid to encourage compliance. Check your requirements and what you need to do if contacted.
Insolvency
Read our guidance to help you identify, record and respond appropriately to signs of vulnerability among the individuals affected by insolvency appointments, including debtors, directors, creditors and employees.
Stay up to date with the latest insolvency developments in our one-hour webinars, covering ethics guidance on supporting vulnerable individuals and QAD insights.
Legal Services
The Legal Services Committee is seeking a probate practitioner in current practice. Consider joining to provide your expertise and unlock valuable insights into the work that shapes our professional standards. Note that roles on our regulatory and disciplinary committees are remunerated.
Read our guidance to help firms support neurodivergent employees and develop more inclusive workplace practices. This is the first in a series of resources informed by data from our biennial diversity monitoring survey.
