What is licensed work?
Some non-statutory engagements need a registered auditor to do the work.
More infoWhat is licensed work?
Some non-statutory engagements need a registered auditor to do the work.
Licensed Practice scheme
This section explains what constitutes licensed work, what the term licensed practice means and how your firm can become a licensed practice.
New guidance now available: ICAEW Technical Release 02/20AAF and CAA GuidanceHow can my firm become a licensed practice?
Application forms and guidance on how to become a licensed practice.
More infoHow can my firm become a licensed practice?
Guidance and application forms to become a licenced practice.
ICAEW Licensed Practice Handbook and guidance
Licensed practices are required to comply with the ICAEW Licensed Practice Handbook.
More infoICAEW Licensed Practice Handbook and guidance
The following guidance is for firms licensed to undertake ATOL Returns work. Please read this guidance carefully to ensure your firm complies with the requirements of the scheme.
How to maintain an accurate firm record with us
Guidance on what we need to know and by when.
More infoMaintaining your firm's record
It is important to maintain an accurate ICAEW firm record. Use this guide to find out what to consider when changing the structure of your firm.
ATOL News
Regulatory update containing the latest technical guidance and best practice advice.
More infoATOL News
ATOL News is an update produced by ICAEW's professional standards team. Here you’ll find the latest ATOL technical guidance and best practice information. We email licensed practice contact principals and licensed practitioners when a new issue of ATOL News is available.
ATOL Monitoring
We conduct monitoring visits to firms registered under the ICAEW Licensed Practice scheme.
More infoATOL Monitoring
Our monitoring visits contribute to ICAEW’s objective of maintaining the highest standards among our member firms. During your visit, we will review and assess your firm’s procedures, processes and controls to make sure: ATOL Returns work complies with professional standards; and your firm meets the requirements of the ICAEW Licensed Practice Handbook.
ICAEW regulation and the ICAEW Regulatory Board
Find out more about ICAEW’s regulatory expertise and history
More infoICAEW’s role as an improvement regulator
Our mission as an improvement regulator is to strengthen trust in ICAEW Chartered Accountants and firms. We do this by enabling, evaluating and enforcing the highest standards in the profession.
Annual return to ICAEW
Guidance on completing your firm’s annual return
More infoAnnual return to ICAEW
Get the most up-to-date information on the online annual return, links and FAQs.