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A collection of topical features and opinion pieces on audit and assurance, plus all the latest news and developments.

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Hot topics and tips for 2025 audits

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  • Peter Herbert
Prepare for the 2024/25 reporting season with technical and practical tips from Peter Herbert to assist firms with implementation and compliance with revised regulations and standards.
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ISSA 5000: IAASB sustainability assurance standard

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  • ICAEW
Auditors and other professional assurance practitioners will want to become familiar with the new general-purpose standard for sustainability assurance.
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Efficient pensions audits for trustees: relationships matter

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  • Helen Pierpoint and Amelia Pickard
Planning and communication between management, auditors and trustees are key to an efficient audit process that can reduce the burden on pension scheme trustees. Helen Pierpoint and Amelia Pickard outline why and how.
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Auditing and reporting updates: January 2025

Resources to support auditors during 2025 with changes to ICAEW regulations; new and revised standards for auditing, assurance and ethics; emerging trends and other topical issues.

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Q&A: January 2025

ICAEW’s Technical Advisory Service offers answers to some topical questions from auditors, including going concern assessments and when to disclaim an audit opinion.

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Technical news in brief

ICAEW's Audit and Assurance Faculty brings you the latest technical updates on developments in auditing and assurance, financial reporting and ethics.

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Browse Audit & Beyond content from 2022 and earlier.

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