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Professional Standards Update January 2025
- 13 Jan 2025
We begin 2025 with a helpful reminder from our PII team on the importance of run-off cover and common misconceptions in this area, we also highlight a recent Court of Appeal judgement regarding the payment of commissions and remind you about two upcoming events. We launch a consultation on changes to the Legal Services Regulations covering two areas: the administration of oaths and first tier complaints and invite you to make sure you are ready for the 1 April 2025 following last year’s changes to the Audit Regulations.
Asking the right questions: how to protect against professional enabling
- 10 Jan 2025
We will explore the role of accountants in 'high-end' money laundering and the risks and red flags that firms might come across in their day-to-day work. We will also cover the money laundering risk that exists within audit and accounting services and the steps that firms can take to protect themselves against being professional enablers. Finally we will signpost some common pitfalls to help you and your firm ensure you aren’t making these kinds of mistakes and we will finish with a live Q&A.
HM Courts and Tribunals Service Update: timeliness, digital improvements and upcoming webinars
- 08 Jan 2025
In December, ICAEW and other regulators attended a quarterly update meeting with HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Rachel Clements, Regulatory Policy Manager, provides practitioners with the latest developments and key insights from the session.
Commissions and fees: fully informed consent
- 08 Jan 2025
A recent Court of Appeal judgment has clarified the law around the payment of commissions without the knowledge or consent of a client. The case related to payments made by lenders to car dealers, but the legal principles are relevant to other professions, including accountants. We look at the case and what it means.
Get it covered: meeting PII run-off obligations
- 07 Jan 2025
Under ICAEW’s Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) Regulations, firms ceasing to engage in practice must obtain appropriate run-off insurance. Sarah-Jane Owen, PII and Regulatory Manager at ICAEW, and David Gooding, a member of ICAEW’s PII Committee, explain why this is mandatory and address some common misconceptions, reminding firms of their obligations.
Top regulatory resources of 2024
- 06 Jan 2025
Grouped by regulated area, review the most accessed resources from last year to help you remain compliant in 2025.
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