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Cost-of-living crisis to last until end of 2024
- 19 Jan 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Times are expected to get worse before they get better, with far-reaching impacts on financial resilience and health, Resolution Foundation report warns.
Public sector debt exceeds annual forecast in eight months
- 23 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Higher interest costs and energy support packages push public finances further into the red as the £105bn deficit heads towards revised forecast for the year of £177bn.
How Edinburgh airport got ahead of the game with TCFD disclosures
- 14 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Highly commended at the 2022 Finance for the Future Awards for its integrated approach, Edinburgh Airport has made great strides in its non-financial reporting, treating sustainability with the same rigour as finance.
How to get TCFD scenario analysis right
- 14 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
With many of its underlying requirements open to interpretation, TCFD scenario analysis is a complex area for accountants to navigate. Here is an overview of the main guidance gaps, why they matter – and what companies should do to bridge them.
Government late payment review announced
- 13 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Billions in outstanding invoices currently owed to small businesses present a barrier to productivity, the creation of high-skilled jobs and economic growth, Business Secretary warns.
The role of finance in achieving net zero
- 08 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Kevin Berryman, CFO of professional technical services company Jacobs discusses his passion for sustainability, and the role of the finance function in addressing climate change.
My membership journey: one year on
- 05 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
A year after qualifying, new member Chris Chung is enjoying a varied and interesting role in treasury – and having more free time on his hands.
CFOs need to walk the walk on ESG
- 05 Dec 2022
- ICAEW Insights
A survey of global finance leaders by A4S finds that companies have high awareness of sustainability issues, but significant work is still needed to translate ambition into action.
How can local authority finance teams make the audit process easier?
- 25 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
What steps can local government finance teams take to cut the pain points in audit and pave the way for a smooth, productive process? Three experts provide their thoughts.
The future of public sector operational property valuation methods
- 23 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
With an HM Treasury review into the valuation of operational assets due to be published imminently, potential changes could have a significant impact on public sector accounts preparers and auditors.
ICAEW: Cuts to public sector finance teams are “false economies”
- 22 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW describes investment in strong finance functions as “critical” to spending public money effectively amidst tight spending settlements for public bodies
The case for a local government simplified statement
- 17 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Sir Tony Redmond first recommended the idea of a simplified statement two years ago in his government-commissioned independent review. He explains why the concept is as valid now as it was then.
Sustainability: Finance at the heart of decision making
- 04 Nov 2022
- Nina Johansson and Henning Diederichs
Sustainability is commonly defined as meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. But sustainability covers more than just the environment – it also relates to ethical, societal and governance issues. ICAEW and CIPFA strongly advocate for the role that the finance function can play in combatting the impact of climate change for the public sector.
Late payments for small businesses hit two-year high
- 03 Nov 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Research findings prompt calls for tougher penalties to ensure businesses are paid on time so they can manage their cash flow and handle rising costs.
Cash-flow planning in a cost-of-living crisis
- 26 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
What are the main factors driving the current cash-flow crunch – and what exactly can businesses do to try and work around these challenges?
How are business valuations impacted in the current economic climate?
- 26 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Business valuations are tricky things to tackle at any time, but during the major economic turmoil we’re seeing at the moment, valuing a business is a tough call.
ICAEW and CIPFA call for full use of IFRS 9 on pooled investments
- 24 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
CIPFA and ICAEW call for the full application of IFRS 9 to pooled investments as soon as possible to improve the transparency of reporting.
Chart of the week: The IFS forecasts deficit
- 13 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week illustrates how tax cuts, higher interest charges and energy support packages contribute to the Institute for Fiscal Studies forecast of big increases in the fiscal deficit over the next few years.
The impact of late payments on small businesses
- 10 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
New research shows that half of invoices issued by small businesses are paid late. Could stricter penalties and more transparency in regulation and reporting make a difference?
How can hospitality companies tough out inflation?
- 07 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
As research shows that two-thirds of the UK’s Top 100 restaurant businesses are losing money, we look at what hospitality companies can do to survive rising inflation.
Facing the challenge of tech transformation
- 05 Oct 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Finance teams must embrace finance transformation or face becoming obsolete, warns former Microsoft Finance Director Oliver Deacon. He shares his vision of the technologies that will shape the jobs of tomorrow.
Employers cannot reimburse more than approved amount for business travel
- 13 Sep 2022
- ICAEW
Government corrects previous statements on the amount that employers can reimburse in relation to business mileage for the use of the employee’s own car free of income tax and national insurance contributions (NIC).
Prompt payment an economic necessity, says Small Business Commissioner
- 07 Sep 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Paying your suppliers quickly could help stem the flow of small business failures as the cost of doing business reaches a critical juncture, Liz Barclay warns.
The future of company restructuring tools
- 30 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Company Voluntary Arrangements and Restructuring Plans are important weapons in the insolvency practitioner’s armoury. Insolvency specialist Elaine Nolan explains how they look set to evolve following some seminal judgments.
The future of the insolvency profession
- 30 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
The insolvency profession is poised to benefit from the growing need for business turnaround and insolvency expertise. However, the profession is at a crossroads due to regulatory upheaval and recruitment and skills challenges.
July boost to public finances doesn't stop red ink
- 19 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Fiscal outlook worsens as mid-year self assessment receipts fail to outweigh higher debt interest and the cost of energy support packages.
The accountant keeping firms on the right side of the law
- 19 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Five years working on the Robert Maxwell insolvency, an inquiry into payments transfers in the Premier League, and running KPMG’s forensic business in Russia have served Nigel Layton well, as he helps clients navigate complex supply chain due diligence.
UK businesses keen to invest are held back by inflation
- 09 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
About 66% of businesses plan to seek funding for business investment, according to research, while the same number have been negatively affected by rising inflation.
Exam guides: the inside track on… Audit and Assurance, Financial Management and Tax Compliance
- 01 Aug 2022
- ICAEW Insights
In the third of our series of guides, tutors share their insights on the Professional Level Audit and Assurance, Financial Management and Tax Compliance exams.
The impact of Companies House Reform on the insolvency profession
- 29 Jul 2022
- ICAEW Insights
Reform of Companies House through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill is critical to the insolvency and restructuring profession’s efforts in the fight against fraud.
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