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Wates Principles: seven steps towards better governance reporting
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- 11 Dec 2024
A recent FRC report studied the quality of governance reporting and adoption of the Wates Principles. Its authors outline where businesses could improve.
Influencing policy to support you: November 2024
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- 28 Nov 2024
Following on from the Budget, ICAEW has been considering the government’s proposed industrial strategy, plans on audit reform and proposed changes to apprenticeships.
Influencing policy to support you: October 2024
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- 31 Oct 2024
Ahead of the Budget, ICAEW’s policy and public affairs teams communicated key policy recommendations to political stakeholders and reacted to the new consultation on an Industrial Strategy.
Is your sustainability assurance house in order?
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- 23 Oct 2024
Sustainability claims made by businesses are increasingly under the spotlight. How should internal audit work with external providers of assurance to ensure material controls are fit for purpose?
Big Four firms conclude operational separation transition
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- 11 Oct 2024
The four largest audit firms have finished their transition period of operational separation, according to The Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
Influencing policy to support you: September 2024
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- 26 Sep 2024
As parliament returned from the summer recess, ICAEW was finalising its Budget submission – urging immediate action to provide clarity over business taxes and stimulate growth – and gearing up for the political party conference season.
New Internal Audit Code to strengthen corporate governance
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- 11 Sep 2024
Enhanced Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Practice aims to tackle emerging risks, bolster business resilience and support economic stability.
Influencing policy to support you: August 2024
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- 28 Aug 2024
Parliament may be in recess, but ICAEW remains busy preparing for the launch of new legislation on audit reform, the Budget and the political party conference season.
Corporates hold true to Wates Principles in governance reports
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- 22 Aug 2024
Voluntary code continues to be the most popular framework among larger companies for providing guidance on corporate governance reporting, according to FRC research.
FRC rolls out interim shakeup to Stewardship Code
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- 02 Aug 2024
Amid ongoing review of Code, watchdog streamlines reporting burden to show it has been listening to stakeholders – and unveils five themes that will drive the rest of the revamp.
The government can see the economic sense of audit reform
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- 18 Jul 2024
King’s speech: the government has listened to ICAEW and other professional bodies on audit and corporate governance reform. ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance explains why this is such a positive step.
Audit reform, local audit and business rates: ICAEW’s priorities for Labour
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- 05 Jul 2024
With a clear mandate to govern, Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour party must take swift action to encourage growth and investment, says ICAEW.
Attesting time for financial services
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- 28 Jun 2024
The new Corporate Governance Code attestation requirement on banks and insurers shines a spotlight on their internal controls. ICAEW’s Financial Services Faculty explains some of the practical implications
IoD code of conduct for directors needs teeth, ICAEW warns
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- 26 Jun 2024
ICAEW expresses concerns about the effectiveness of a voluntary code with no enforcement mechanism or register of signatories.
Influencing policy to support you: May 2024
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- 31 May 2024
ICAEW has been meeting with MPs to discuss economic growth and the opportunities offered by technology, as well as giving evidence to parliament on audit reform and the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia.
Audit reform is “a priority for Labour”
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- 14 May 2024
Jonathan Reynolds MP, Shadow Business and Trade Secretary, lays out broad plans for a Labour government should they win the next general election.
Why the resilience statement hasn’t gone away
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- 18 Apr 2024
Despite the government dropping a requirement for UK plc to produce a resilience statement, some businesses still see the benefits of adopting its principles.
Sustainability: the most-needed knowledge for boards
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- 16 Apr 2024
Every NED – not just ‘the ESG person’ – must have a basic grasp of sustainability issues for a board to function effectively, says Jeannette Lichner.
How the ‘thinking board’ boosts corporate resilience
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- 11 Apr 2024
Boards that prioritise transparency and risk awareness will have the correct mindset to help their companies withstand shocks.
We need audit reform from our next government
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- 28 Mar 2024
ICAEW has given evidence to the Business and Trade Committee on the challenges of audit and corporate governance reform. Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, explains what’s needed.
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