ICAEW hosts a variety of virtual and in-person events that members can attend for free, hearing from experts while sharing knowledge with their peers. Discover what’s going on for the rest of the year and how to sign up.
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 lifelong learning is your career best friend.
Mentoring offers finance professionals at all career stages a strategic advantage that accelerates development, builds networks and reinforces the core values of integrity, collaboration and lifelong learning.
Vision, structure, strategy and the importance of a focused mindset and constant self-growth were highlighted as essential factors for scaling a business at ICAEW’s Scale-Up Live.
The desire to work with entrepreneurs is what spurred ICON Corporate Finance associate director Will Cave to move from business marketing into M&A, specialising in tech deals.
UK business confidence drops to new three-year low amid tax and trade turmoil, with exporters’ sentiment into negative territory for first time since 2022, finds ICAEW survey.
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.
Implications of the spending review on HMRC, the revised IFRS practice statement explained and a look at the opportunities offered to auditors by artificial intelligence.
At our Big Trustee Breakfast event in March 2025, Debra Allcock Tyler, Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change, offered a powerful and practical reflection on what makes a good trustee and board. Her insights, grounded in lived experience as a chair, trustee and executive leader, offer a valuable roadmap for anyone volunteering on a charity board.
June has been busy, with two key consultations closing, and Volunteers’ Week offering an opportunity to celebrate the many ICAEW members who volunteer for charities and other not-for-profit organisations.
Cranfield Trust was founded in 1989 to provide pro bono management consultancy to UK charities using volunteers from the business community. Originally, this consisted of support with business plans, however there are now many more ways to volunteer, especially for ICAEW members who have a wide range of transferable skills.
On World Whistleblowing Day (23 June 2025), Brendan Weekes, Associate Director at S&W and member of the ICAEW’s Ethics Standards Committee, explains the little understood obligations for professional accountants in the event of any suspected non-compliance.
What new metrics should business start measuring and tracking given the current economic uncertainty and chaos? Economist Rebecca Homkes outlines five new metrics for a volatile world.
When you’re working with non-native English speakers, effective communication is key. The advice below was aimed at auditors but is applicable in many other scenarios.
ICAEW is consulting on changes to its Guidance on Sanctions, including the introduction of specific penalties for misconduct relating to professional conduct in relation to taxation (PCRT). The consultation closes on 23 June 2025.
Current thresholds are a blunt tool and are due review for inflation, says ICAEW, amid concerns that the numerous thresholds add to the complexity of the regulatory regime facing charities.
Greater social mobility in the workplace could unlock billions in GDP growth every year, so why isn’t it integral to every business in the UK? On this Social Mobility day, it’s time to challenge outdated perspectives.
Unpaid carers are one of the fastest growing demographics within the UK working age population. In this Carers’ Week, we offer tips on supporting employees who juggle work with caring responsibilities.
Matt Williams started out as a professional rugby player. When that career ended, he was match fit for a move into corporate finance and has now established himself in the squad at Corbett Keeling.
ICAEW’s 121st president assumes the role today, against a backdrop of seismic shifts in business and a refreshed Institute strategy. Derek Blair outlines his objectives for the year ahead.
As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, serial volunteer and ICAEW member John Tennent explains why giving his time is so rewarding and how to get the most from the experience.
Almost 25 years since its publication, TAXguide 7/00 remains interesting reading for directors and their advisers when considering national minimum wage (NMW) requirements. ICAEW’s Tax Faculty looks at some of the key points still relevant today.
The government’s decision to remove Level 7 apprenticeship funding to those over 21 will impact on thousands of young people and profoundly affect the skills pipeline, says ICAEW.
Football, tech and audit collide in Crossing the Line, ICAEW’s gripping new training film that brings to life the ethical questions facing auditors in their work. The film is free to use for ICAEW-regulated audit firms as part of their training programmes.
With mental health awareness week upon us, it’s time to focus on what employers can do to improve their employees’ mental health at work and generally support emotional well-being.
Hybrid working boosts employee productivity and motivation – and yet employers want staff back in the office. Here are some tips on forging a strategy that works for everyone.
Recent rises in employers’ National Insurance contributions and the national minimum wage have left businesses with very little room to pursue growth and innovation plans.
With nearly three-quarters of employees reporting burnout, the question isn’t whether stress is affecting your workplace but how much. In Mental Health Awareness Week, Paul Guess says a sense of community can help.
Buzzacott corporate finance manager Sriram Ainkaran says role models helped shape his career and he wants to pay that forward to those starting out in the industry.
The government’s announcement that the introduction of mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind (BIK) has been delayed from 6 April 2026 to 6 April 2027 follows comprehensive feedback from ICAEW and other stakeholders.
Getting the right skills can hinder growth and businesses are struggling to get the right people. But some are finding solutions by welcoming young workers and embracing strong development programmes.
ICAEW has joined with CIPFA and ACCA in urging the UK government to reconsider changing funding for Level 7 apprenticeships. The bodies agree that current plans would undermine broader aims for growth and suggest an alternative would be to limit funding to under 25s.
With SMEs in particular feeling the impact of increased employment costs, elements of the Employment Rights Bill could make hiring untenable, according to ICAEW members.
Whether it’s building trust, navigating tough conversations or inspiring colleagues, strong communication is the cornerstone to building stronger teams, says Nick Elston.
The movement towards potential legislation for ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting is a progressive step in promoting workplace equality. But what should employers be doing now to prepare?
Soaring tax concerns and US tariffs have dragged UK business confidence back into the red, according to ICAEW analysis, as accountants call for urgent government action.
A new survey on artificial intelligence by Chartered Accountants Worldwide reveals much willingness among chartered accountants to make use of it, but new skills are needed to properly bed it in.
Finding a deal structure that ensures alignment between the acquirer and vendors to best position the company for growth is critical, says Andrew Frame of Grant Thornton.
