In the course of preparing for mandatory climate disclosures, central government bodies have improved their risk-management procedures and other operations, says report.
SMEs must include measures to comply with the world’s complex web of trade rules in their risk-management control environment, says a senior economist.
As Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax approaches, ICAEW’s Professional Standards Team is encouraging members to review their risk management and insurance arrangements.
Corporate governance is at a crossroads. Experts warn that frameworks that once looked robust are no longer enough, particularly as revisions to Provision 29 come into force in January 2026.
Finance professionals’ role as trusted advisers puts them in a strong position to influence senior teams on the importance of addressing the growing cyber threat landscape.
With so many more high-profile cyber attacks taking place, it pays to learn from others’ experiences. What can you learn from attacks such as the one on M&S?
The recent sacking of Nestlé’s CEO highlights the corporate governance ramifications of romantic workplace relationships. We speak to experts on the best way to protect your business from potential fallout.
Security experts at a mid-tier audit firm knew they had to act swiftly when they discovered an attempt on their own system, in which their servers were almost breached by cyber criminals, and used it as a lesson to bolster their own security and training across the business.
Risk management cannot focus on financial resilience alone. For organisations to remain competitive, their board members must take a holistic view. Find out how.
Nisha Sanghani, Partner and Head of Risk Advisory in the Middle East at Ashurst Risk Advisory, outlines how organisations can really create an ethical culture and not slip into box-ticking or slogans.
The newly launched Business Fraud Alliance offers free, practical resources for businesses of all sizes to help strengthen their resilience against fraud.
Despite the increasing risk of serious data breaches and cyberattacks, many organisations fall at the first hurdle, with poor password security opening the door to cybercriminals. We offer advice on making passwords more secure.
Annual poll of Chief Internal Auditors highlights cyber security as the number one risk, with digital threats intensifying following attacks on European airports over the weekend and recent cyber breaches at M&S, the Co-op, Harrods, The North Face and Jaguar Land Rover.
As businesses across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland face US tariffs and ongoing turmoil, how can organisations build resilience, manage supply chains and make the right decisions to ensure they thrive?
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors flags up a governance gap and a heightened risk of collapse in the broadband sector due to lack of internal audit across major suppliers.
ICAEW offers a range of resources to help you hone your artificial intelligence skills in this fast-moving area. These resources cover foundational AI concepts, skill development, practical applications, risk management and ethical considerations, enabling accountants to stay ahead in the evolving AI landscape.
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.
Top business and finance leaders joined forces this week for London Climate Action Week to better understand how finance can collaborate with other business functions to achieve decarbonisation aims.
Information-led strategy and a systematic approach to innovation among areas highlighted as crucial to meeting rising demand with stretched resources, NAO warns.
The vast number of companies affected by ransomware attacks highlights the urgent need to ramp up educational work on cybercrime, according to a Fraud Advisory Panel trustee.
As the updated UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 (the Code) comes into force, it’s time to compare its enhanced requirements for risk management and internal controls reporting with those of UK local government.
Contract and order cancellations as well as delays are fuelling a rash of profit warnings across UK-listed companies, and the impact of tariffs looks set to inflict further misery, EY-Parthenon’s latest analysis finds. We delve into the results.
Finance professionals and teams at the forefront of embedding sustainability into business strategy were honoured at the 2025 Finance for the Future Awards.
By incorporating natural, social and human capital into strategic management, financial professionals can focus on the ‘triple bottom-line’ in which profit, people and planet share equal billing.
The introduction of enhanced tariffs by the current US administration will inevitably place a strain on many UK-based and global businesses. We explore the potential impacts, both direct and indirect, on financial statements and how these may affect the auditor’s approach.
Measuring and reporting natural capital may seem an insurmountable task, but many critical frameworks and processes are available to help finance professionals structure their approach.
Seven years of regulatory tightening and firms’ own restructuring has ensured the roles of audit committees and internal auditors are more important than ever.
Research highlights concerns about the fine line between quality reporting on cyber threats and placing information in the public domain that could be used as the basis of a cyber attack.
The 'three lines model' remains a cornerstone of effective organisational risk management. The first line responsibility for managing risk has to be at the heart of a strong risk management approach.
An overview of finance options for established business under stress, considering restructuring or facing challenging times. See the potential options for organisations wanting to improve their cash position or reduce the cost of their borrowing.
What should you consider when configuring GenAI tools? Tamsin Tinsley, Tech & Data Risk Management Leader at PwC, explains why it matters and how to avoid bias and hallucinations.
Jannie Wentzel, Partner and Principal Consultant, Cential and a chartered accountant explains how he uses generative AI to solve the ‘blank page problem’ when he’s tying to create a risk register.
Learn from two ICAEW experts how to master the skill of finance business partnering, which is rooted in relationships, influence, strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
New research produced in partnership with 11 leading diversity campaigns highlights the diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that can help to foster an inclusive culture and improve workplace equity.
ICAEW has designed the Sustainability Accelerator Programme to offer chartered accountants practical tools and support on building the business case for sustainability, ESG reporting, risk management and more.
As voice and image fraud becomes rapidly more sophisticated, Cyber Security Professor Oli Buckley outlines the current state of the problem and provides some countermeasures.
Corporate governance reporting review flags a need for more concise, outcomes-focused disclosure and enhanced reporting on risk management and internal controls.
Accounting intelligence case study: risk-management company Cential has developed several use cases for AI in the governance, risk and compliance space, with controls to ensure privacy and accuracy.
Finance teams in councils must embed risk management in decision-making processes and financial planning, as well as create a risk-aware culture across the organisation.
Cyber Security Awareness Month: does your business risk relying too heavily on a few key suppliers? Diversifying and strengthening your supply chain could be essential for long-term resilience.
As we approach the end of 2024 listed companies and those that state compliance with the UK Corporate Governance Code are increasingly turning to the question of how to address the requirement to provide an attestation over the effectiveness of material financial, operational, compliance and reporting controls.
SEC Commissioner Hester M Peirce addressed the complexities of regulation, emphasising the need for balance between oversight and innovation, during her visit to Chartered Accountants’ Hall.
