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FCA proposals aim to support diversity and inclusion
- 06 Dec 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Concerns that financial services organisations are paying lip service to D&I have prompted proposals that strengthen the regulator’s expectations around non-financial misconduct.
10 ways to spend the holidays
- 30 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Looking ahead to the festive season? Here’s how you can recharge and reset for the coming year.
Setting and scoring goals: meet Nick Grimes
- 30 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Nick Grimes juggles work and studying for the ACA with captaining Taunton Town Football Club. He shares how he’s found a work-life balance while pursuing his passions on and off the pitch.
Deaf accountant challenges workplace mindsets
- 30 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
For profoundly deaf accountant and disability awareness trainer Sarah Petherbridge, workplace adjustments are easy wins. But as International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December highlights, changing mindsets to be more inclusive is a work in progress.
Dispelling the urban myths about apprenticeships
- 21 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
BPP’s Laura Beswick chose to participate in Rise because she wants to educate young people that university isn’t the only option to secure a professional career.
Board experience trumps diversity
- 14 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Boards are prioritising plc experience in new director appointments over diversity, new research shows.
National Minimum Wage: the bigger cost of non-compliance
- 14 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The national minimum wage is likely to go above £11 next April, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt told the Conservative Party conference last month. But many employers are already in breach of the rules, so how should accountants be helping them ensure compliance?
Rise: why volunteering matters
- 08 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The numbers of people volunteering in the UK has recently fallen so it’s reassuring to find individuals such as Grant Thornton’s Jennifer Johnson taking up the mantle.
Rise: social mobility programme sets sights on expansion
- 08 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The ICAEW-backed initiative wants to reach 50,000 young people from deprived backgrounds, equipping them with life and work skills. ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza explains the importance of this ambition.
Rise: giving back by spreading opportunities
- 07 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
PwC’s Martin Garthwaite believes that social mobility is about being offered opportunities – and being able to make use of them. This is why he volunteers with the Rise programme.
ICAEW celebrates gender diversity progress
- 03 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Most recent submission to the Women in Finance Charter shows that women hold 54.6% of senior roles at ICAEW.
Self employed? When you might need a practising certificate
- 02 Nov 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Imminent changes to the statement on members engaging in public practice mean that self-employed members who don’t currently require a practising certificate may now need one. We guide you through the changes.
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.
Should employers offer group private medical insurance to their employees?
- 30 Oct 2023
- Howden Employee Benefits & Wellbeing
As NHS waiting lists reach a record-high, is it time for employers to consider group private medical insurance to support employee health and increase productivity?
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?
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.
Updated articles on corrections in payroll
- 25 Oct 2023
- ICAEW
The latest HMRC Agent Update highlights updated content regarding two aspects of corrections in payroll. We explain below the action that employers should take to ensure that employees have paid the right amounts.
What it’s like to… chair a Student Society
- 24 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Joanna Caley, audit trainee at DSG Accountants, shares her role as Chair of ICAEW’s Liverpool Chartered Accountants Student Association and the power of saying yes to new opportunities.
The lowdown on… marks feedback
- 24 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The marks feedback service is an invaluable resource when preparing for an exam retake - here’s how to make the most of it.
Don’t bury your head in the sand over pay transparency
- 18 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The recent financial crisis faced by Birmingham City Council, the administrative body of the UK’s second-largest city, has sparked important discussions about equal pay, financial management and organisational responsibility.
Ethics: the psychology behind a moral slippery slope
- 18 Oct 2023
Most people don’t set out to do bad things, but it’s easy to subconsciously ignore ethical issues when making decisions. This phenomenon is known as ethical fading, and we’re all susceptible to it.
Ethics: don’t forget your processes
- 17 Oct 2023
Strong leadership is key to ensuring yours is an ethics-first organisation, but it won’t work without solid processes and procedures in place – or the buy-in of middle management.
Internal auditors can help boards tackle ‘poly-crisis’
- 17 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Perfect storm of interlocking risks piles pressure on corporates to ramp up resilience – and internal auditors are key to making that happen, says report.
Tackling Gen-Z employees’ great expectations of advancement
- 16 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Amid a rise of job-title inflation, research suggests that Gen-Z professionals’ appetite for progression is seeking too much, too soon. How should finance leaders respond?
Helping employees through the cost-of-living crisis
- 13 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Many employees are struggling with the ongoing cost-of-living situation and the knock-on effects of this at work are cause for concern. How can employers offer their staff practical support?
Mental health: a universal human right
- 10 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day focuses on the need for every person to have their mental health considered and supported. ICAEW and caba and Chartered Accountants Worldwide have resources to help you, your family and your colleagues.
The 21st-century evolution of cyber security
- 09 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Cyber security has evolved hugely over the past two decades but the fundamental principle of good cyber hygiene is as relevant to accountancy firms now as it was then.
MHA Moore and Smalley joins social mobility campaign Rise
- 04 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The UK-wide campaign helps teenagers from low socioeconomic backgrounds gain vital business skills. For MHA Moore and Smalley, it offers a chance to “put something back” into its community.
Pay confidence fuels worker optimism amid skills crisis
- 02 Oct 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Surge in UK worker confidence poses inflation challenge during skills shortage, suggesting that the post-pandemic war for talent is far from over yet.
How can ICAEW support you in your retirement?
- 29 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Retirement can offer significant opportunities for Chartered Accountants to pursue other interests, as well as giving back to the wider finance profession. Find out how ICAEW can help you make this transition.
How to nail your ethics training
- 27 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Ethics is fundamental to the ACA and your future career as a chartered accountant acting in the public interest. Here’s how to get the most out of your training.
Is private equity reshaping the profession?
- 27 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
The partnership model has long been the standard for accountancy firms, but with far-reaching challenges such as AI and staff retention looming over the profession, could PE investment be an alternative solution?
Why would you not have a practising certificate?
- 20 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
With guideline changes coming in January, it’s time to re-examine whether you should hold a practising certificate. ICAEW member and corporate strategist David Blair explains why it’s a good idea.
Should you be paying national insurance while working abroad?
- 20 Sep 2023
- ICAEW
HMRC has launched a new tool for people to check whether they should be paying national insurance contributions (NIC) while they are working abroad.
Opportunity to pause settlement of open off-payroll working compliance checks
- 20 Sep 2023
- ICAEW
HMRC adopts a pragmatic approach of offering deemed employers the ability to pause settlement pending a potential change in legislation.
Diversity analysis of ICAEW probate firms highlights progress
- 14 Sep 2023
New report presents a useful snapshot of the diversity of accountancy firms amid growing recognition of the need to create a workforce that can meet the changing requirements of an increasingly diverse society.
Birmingham issues Section 114 notice amid financial crisis
- 07 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Birmingham City Council issues Section 114 notice due to £87m budget gap and significant equal pay liability, halting non-statutory spending.
Student societies: everyone’s welcome
- 04 Sep 2023
- ICAEW Insights
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, the ICAEW Student Council (ISC) and student societies lead by example, giving students a voice and helping to drive change.
Prioritising mental health
- 01 Sep 2023
- Marsh Commercial
With a reported 56% of accountants suffering with stress and burnout¹, it’s become crucial for businesses to prioritise mental health concerns in order to create a supportive workplace.
Executive pay rises amid cost-of-living crisis
- 31 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Average CEO pay is now 118 times that of the average UK worker, compared with 108 times in 2021 and 79 times in 2020.
My membership journey: the New Members’ Ceremony
- 29 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Having completed his ACA training in 2021, Chris attends the New Members’ Ceremony at Chartered Accountants’ Hall and shares his experience of becoming an ICAEW member.
Myths about accountancy create barriers for next generation
- 25 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Gen Z ignorance about the different routes into accountancy are laid bare by a Grant Thornton survey, which also reveals that two-thirds of the young people questioned had never received careers advice about the profession.
Why humour is a valuable workplace tool
- 24 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
From recruitment and retention to team spirit and relieving stress, laughter is a seriously powerful motivator, says communication expert and comedian Neil Mullarkey.
ICAEW continues commitment to initiative to open up diverse talent pool
- 24 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Three young people tell ICAEW how the 10,000 Black Interns initiative helped them to overcome fears, network and gain the confidence to set their sights on a career in accountancy.
Navigating common hybrid working challenges
- 22 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Hybrid working has become part and parcel of the accountancy world, but it has also thrown up some significant workplace challenges. Dr Amanda Jones offers solutions to common conundrums.
Gap analysis: the transformation starts here
- 18 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Finance transformation series: getting started with a finance transformation project can be daunting, but Neil Cutting has an exercise to help you get moving
How to nail your Level 7 end-point assessment
- 18 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Charlotte Partington, Subject Matter Expert at BPP, shares guidance on completing the final step of your ICAEW Level 7 Accounting Professional apprenticeship.
Stop trying to fix women – start fixing the system
- 17 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Rather than seeing typically female traits as barriers to career progression, redesign the system, says diversity, equity and inclusion leader Joe Consedine – majority over-represented groups must make the shift, not the women themselves.
Investor concern over directors over-boarding
- 16 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
Holding board seats at three or more firms could pose a significant challenge to directors’ abilities to fulfil their governance duties, investors warn.
Cast the leadership net wider, UK SMEs urged
- 16 Aug 2023
- ICAEW Insights
New research shows that almost two thirds of PE investors are seeking new executive leadership for their portfolio firms, and that they should look to recruit from countries that have weathered similar economic and regulatory storms.
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