Regulation
ICAEW training films provoke discussions and challenge mindsets about how to deal with difficult decisions and topical issues in business situations. Crossing the Line and All Too Familiar are provided to relevant firms for free.
Anti-money Laundering (AML)
Stay ahead of the curve with our short and engaging anti-money laundering bite size videos.
We explain how Companies House changes will impact your clients and your firm. Our webinar on this is also available on demand.
Access a comprehensive collection of AML resources designed to help you navigate complex regulations, implement best practices, and stay compliant.
Audit
Access up to date regulations and guidance for those working in the regulated area of audit in the UK, Ireland and the Crown Dependencies.
Our 2025 report provides a snapshot of results from last year’s quality assurance monitoring reviews. With 401 reviews conducted in 2024 and 790 audit files reviewed, the report highlights examples of best practice, common audit weaknesses, and progress with ISQM 1 implementation.
Read recent issues of our e-newsletter for the latest audit news and technical guidance.
Use this tool to check if your firm is still eligible to carry out audit work following recent Audit Regulations changes on audit firm control. You should also use this tool if you considering making changes to your firm structure.
DPB (Investment Business)
Insolvency
Whether you’re reviewing appointments, handling funds, or navigating voluntary arrangements — the current SIPs (for England & Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland) are all accessible on the ICAEW site.
Access information about the route to becoming an ICAEW-licensed insolvency practitioner — from JIEB exams to licensing.
The Insolvency Code 2025 came into force on 1 October 2025. The revised Code reflects the changes to the fundamental principle of professional behaviour within ICAEW's Code of Ethics.
Access our collection of short, engaging insolvency bite size videos launched this year.
Legal services
If you’ve been named as an executor in a will, this guide will help you answer some common questions about your responsibilities and the probate process.
Whether you need guidance about choosing an accountant for probate services (including the administration of oaths), the probate process, or want to understand more about our role as a regulator, our hub can support you.
Practice Assurance
Titled ‘results to reflect on’ our 2025 report shares the findings from more than 1,450 Practice Assurance monitoring reviews carried out by ICAEW’s Quality Assurance Department during 2024.
ICAEW’s Practice Assurance Regulations set out the standards all member firms and those with a contract for Practice Assurance must meet.
There is a lot to consider when you set up a new firm or even with the operations of an existing firm. From our discussions with firms during Practice Assurance reviews, we’ve identified and collated the common areas that practitioners often ask for clarification and guidance on.
Regulation and Conduct News
