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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 Continuous Professional Development (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: soft skills for leaders
  • 13 Nov 2024
  • 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 a top priority. ICAEW has a range of resources to boost your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours while raising your EQ.
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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 headhunter’s view: the downside to remote working
  • 22 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Want to get ahead? Get into the office, says Mark Freebairn.
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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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Member profile: Michael Hadjipantela MEP
  • 04 Sep 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A former Minister of Health for the Republic of Cyprus during the pandemic, the newly elected MEP and ICAEW member tells us how his accountancy background inspired his career in politics and his views on the future of the profession.
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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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ICAEW accountant stars in Team GB Olympic rugby
  • 14 Aug 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Heather Cowell, Team GB rugby sevens forward and ICAEW Chartered Accountant, explains how playing hard and working smart paved the way for her success both on and off the field.
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Free CPD conference offers bite-sized updates
  • 08 Jul 2024
ICAEW members can access a virtual, half-day conference providing free CPD updates on core technical areas, alongside sessions on communicating with impact and how AI is transforming accountancy.
ICAEW’s tax content can help with CPD requirements
  • 25 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The summer could be a good time to complete some continuing professional development (CPD) hours and ICAEW’s Tax Faculty can help you do it.
Free CPD: How to make your business more sustainable
  • 17 Jun 2024
  • Insights
No matter its size, every business has a responsibility to act on climate change. But with limited resources, it can be difficult for SMEs to know where to start. We’ve pulled together some helpful sustainability articles that can contribute to your verifiable Continuous Professional Development (CPD) hours.
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Government extends deadline for AI skills grants
  • 04 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Accountancy firms now have until 18 August to apply for grants under the pilot of the government’s new AI Upskilling Fund, after the government extended the deadline by 11 weeks.
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Community boosts joint effort on fraud prevention
  • 29 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Fraud Advisory Panel initiative facilitates cross-sector collaboration – helping organisations with risk mitigation and highlighting career opportunities in the counter fraud field.
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ICAEW-CA Sri Lanka programme deemed ‘transformative’
  • 24 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
First student to complete the ICAEW-CA Sri Lanka Joint Student and Membership Scheme says it showcased her capabilities and helped her secure a role at one of the Big Four.
World’s fastest accountant targets summer of success
  • 16 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Eugene Amo-Dadzie shares his career story at the New Members’ Ceremony, highlighting the diversity and dynamism of the profession.
How ESG is shaking up accountants’ careers
  • 13 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Environmental, social and governance is opening up a host of new career opportunities for accountants. But how should you best develop the new skill-sets now being demanded of you?
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Student societies: building communities
  • 01 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
As Chair of London’s student society, Sunny Yang is helping to create a modern, inclusive community. He tells us about some of the latest initiatives.
Broader career paths attract accountancy talent
  • 01 Nov 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
With the lure of partner status waning, firms need to think more creatively about recognising individuals with other skills that they rely on for success – particularly if they want to retain them for the long run.
Honing essential skills to inspire and lead teams
  • 26 Oct 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
How do you ensure that people within your organisation have the chance to think about their own career development and role within the business, and how this could evolve?
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My ACA Journey: meet Ashwini Poopalasingham
  • 25 Oct 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
We meet Ashwini for coffee to discuss the challenges and rewards of the ACA qualification, strategies for maintaining a work-life balance, and future career goals.
Free CPD: Where to start with sustainability reporting
  • 22 Aug 2023
  • ICAEW Insights
As more organisations undertake sustainability reporting, they are looking to finance teams for support. ICAEW membership provides access to a range of resources to help you get to grips with the essentials.
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