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Read the latest articles on career development published in ICAEW's Insights hub.
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Free CPD: Getting started on global trade
  • 07 Nov 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Branching out into international sales can feel like a big step, but it holds many opportunities. Your ICAEW membership offers access to resources that will expand your export knowledge and confidence this International Trade Week.
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Beyond box-ticking: using CPD to supercharge your career
  • 16 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
If you approach your ICAEW continuing professional development as little more than a mandatory requirement of your ICAEW membership, you’re missing a trick. Experts tell us why life-long learning is your career best friend.
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Free CPD: Strategy and risk management
  • 16 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
In times of uncertainty, returning to tried and tested strategy tools can help organisations steer a course through choppy waters. ICAEW has a range of resources on such tools, as well as support on risk management and planning.
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Free CPD: Corporate reporting for small and micro businesses
  • 16 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
April saw a shake-up of company reporting thresholds. Are you clear on whether you’re now considered to be a small or micro entity and what the requirements are? This CPD-verifiable content will help to clarify things.
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Free CPD: soft skills for leaders
  • 16 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
If you’re in a leadership role, an aspiring CFO, or even a CFO looking to become CEO, having strong people skills is essential for success. ICAEW has a range of CPD-verifiable resources to support you on your leadership journey.
Free CPD: FRS 102
  • 16 Jul 2025
  • Insights
FRS 102 is the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. January 2026 will see changes come into effect that are the most significant since its introduction a decade ago. Access advice and support on the changes ahead.
Free CPD: Anti-money laundering
  • 14 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
If you’re stepping into the role of money laundering reporting officer or want to brush up on your anti-money laundering (AML) knowledge, this free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) verifiable content will help.
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Free CPD: bite-sized technical updates
  • 08 Jul 2025
After the success of the inaugural 2024 event, ICAEW has hosted a second Virtual CPD Conference. Members can now access sessions on demand outlining key developments in tax, corporate reporting, audit and assurance, artificial intelligence and sustainability.
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How to grow: digitally upskilling your workforce
  • 03 Jul 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
With so many new technological solutions, it is easy to be overwhelmed on where to start to upgrade the skills gap in your workforce, but starting small and avoiding the hype is still a start.
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Free CPD: ISQM 1
  • 10 Jun 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Wherever you are in your System of Quality Management (SoQM) journey, this article provides CPD-verifiable tools and advice to help you get on top of ISQM 1.
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Free CPD: Building cybercrime resilience
  • 05 Jun 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Following a string of high-profile cyber attacks, protection is a priority for accountancy firms. This CPD-verifiable content will provide insights and practical help in the ongoing fight against cybercrime.
Free CPD: Keep up to date with MTD
  • 05 Jun 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Read, watch and listen to ICAEW content to get up to speed with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and support your professional development.
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Free CPD – bite-size updates on tax, audit and reporting
  • 28 May 2025
ICAEW’s Virtual CPD Conference is now available on demand and is free. Access sessions cover the latest regulatory developments, as well as giving insights into using artificial intelligence and building the business case for sustainability.
ICAEW’s tax content can help you keep up to date
  • 03 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Get up to speed with the hot topics in tax and meet your continuing professional development (CPD) obligations. See our latest updates on MTD for income tax, R&D tax relief, payrolling benefits in kind, employee ownership trusts and VAT.
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The rise and rise of the portfolio career
  • 18 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Looking to take more control of your career and work/life balance? It might be time to consider the growing throng of accountants embracing portfolio careers.
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Ten ways to bounce back after being made redundant
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
It’s understandable to be concerned about the threat of redundancy. Fortunately, there is plenty of support and guidance available if it happens to you, helping you find your next career opportunity.
Free CPD: Get to grips with AI
  • 28 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
What is (and isn’t) artificial intelligence (AI)? What are the different types of AI and what benefits can they deliver in finance? These CPD-verifiable practical resources will help you expand your AI knowledge as well as providing the latest thinking.
Free CPD: Anti-Money Laundering
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
If you’re stepping into the role of money laundering reporting officer or want to brush up on your anti-money laundering (AML) knowledge, this free CPD-verifiable content will help.
Free CPD: sustainability reporting resources
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Do you want a high-level understanding of sustainability reporting requirements but don’t know where to start? This article explains how you can find verifiable CPD resources to bring you up to speed.
Free CPD: FRS 102
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • Insights
FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland will see the most significant changes come into effect from January 2026 since its introduction a decade ago. Whether you need a refresh of the current standard or an understanding of the changes, this article will help you find free CPD-verifiable content that will bring you up to speed.
Free CPD: ISA 315
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
What changed in the revised ISA 315 auditing standard and how have auditors found applying the revised standard in practice? This article provides free continuing professional development (CPD) verifiable reading and webinars on the topic.
Free CPD: the latest developments in tax
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Keeping up to date with tax policy and practice is a key part of many accountants’ professional development. Whether you’re analysing the implications of the Budget or planning for MTD ITSA, ICAEW has content that can support your CPD.
Free CPD: Cyber security
  • 20 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cybercrime continues to be a major threat to businesses and it’s not enough to just invest in protective technology. Update your knowledge on this ever-evolving topic with this free CPD-verifiable content.
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Free CPD: Excel essentials
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Are you using Excel to its full potential? From the basics of good spreadsheet practice to time-saving tips, brush up on your Excel knowledge while gaining Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours.
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Free CPD: essential skills for people managers
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
People skills, such as the communication, empathy, flexibility and active listening, are essential for line managers wishing to lead happy, productive teams. Brush up on your soft skills with these free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) resources.
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Free CPD: communication and influencing skills
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A recent survey revealed that nine out of 10 global executives believe soft skills to be more important than ever, with communication topping the list of sought-after skills for 2024. Use your Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours to build your communication confidence.
Free CPD: generative AI
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Generative AI is transforming many industries, including accountancy, but are you keeping up? These free CPD-verifiable articles will introduce you to the basics of generative AI, ways it can support you in your role and the pitfalls to watch out for.
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The skills most in demand by accountancy recruiters
  • 03 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Average CFO salaries in London demand £246k-plus and accountancy employers encourage staff to explore generative AI tools as demand for accountants proficient in digital transformation, automation and AI ramps up.
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How volunteering for ICAEW can count towards CPD
  • 02 Sep 2024
Joining one of ICAEW’s Technical Committees and Advisory Groups offers a chance to shape accountancy practice, while potentially contributing towards your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
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How to shine in your first 3 months
  • 30 Aug 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Starting out as an accounting trainee can be both exciting and daunting. Our top 10 tips will help you lay a strong foundation as you begin your career.
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