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Industries and sectors

Thought leadership, technical resources and professional guidance to support the professional development of members working in specific industries and sectors.

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ICAEW's communities provide a range of resources tailored for those working within specific sectors, including webinars and events. Browse this A-Z to find support on your sector.

Alternatively, do you need to find industry specific information for a client or to gain an understanding of a new market for business? ICAEW's Library and Information Service (LIS) provides a series of industry guides which include links to market research reports, statistics, information on import and export, trade bodies and trade journals.

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Academia & Education Community
Connect, collaborate and share insight and ideas with colleagues and professionals on accountancy education, qualification, lifelong learning and research.

B

Banking
Practical guidance, commentary and support on the banking sector for financial services professionals.

C

Charity Community
Stay up to date with sector-specific developments in accounting, examination, regulation, tax, and governance. This community supports finance professionals in their roles as charity advisers, finance leaders and volunteers.
Construction & Real Estate
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the construction and real estate industry. Network with fellow finance professionals in the sector and attend events put on for the benefit of community members.

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Energy & Natural Resources Community
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the energy and natural resources sector. Tailored to accounting and finance professionals in this industry.
Entertainment, Sport & Media Community
Access specialist resources; from film, TV, music, video games and theatre to sport, publishing and advertising.

F

Farming & Rural Business Community
Keep up to date with the constantly changing environment surrounding farming, with guidance on practical, technical, and strategic issues.
Forensic & Expert Witness
Essential resources, news and support for forensic accountants and expert witnesses.

G

Global Trade Community
Essential updates for those advising or working in companies seeking to export and engage in global trade.

H

Healthcare Community
Keep abreast of the latest challenges currently facing the healthcare trusts, pharmaceuticals, and NHS practices (including GPs and dentistry).

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Insolvency
ICAEW is the largest insolvency regulator in the UK. We offer the opportunity for ICAEW Chartered Accountants and non-ICAEW members to qualify and be licensed as insolvency practitioners with us. We also offer a comprehensive programme of support for our current and future insolvency practitioners including membership to our Restructuring & Insolvency Community.
Insurance
Practical guidance, commentary and support on the insurance sector for financial services professionals.
Internal Audit Community
Stay up to date with sector-specific developments in accounting, examination, regulation, tax, and governance. This community supports finance professionals in their roles as internal auditors.
Investment management
Practical guidance, commentary and support on the investment management sector for financial services professionals

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Manufacturing Community
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and developments in the manufacturing sector. Tailored to accounting and finance professionals in the industry.

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Personal Financial Planning Community
Personal Financial Planning (PFP) is an area in which ICAEW Chartered Accountants are able to use their skills and experience and trusted relationships to deliver complementary services and work with other professionals to help clients and their families manage their personal finances. This increasingly important area of professional advice typically involves aspects of lifetime cash-flow modelling, investments, pensions and retirement planning, tax and estate planning, probate and personal insurances.
Portfolio Careers Community
Practical support and guidance for anyone in an independent role, from those making the first step to those who have established portfolio careers.
Public Sector
Access insights and resources on financial management in the public sector, public sector financial reporting (including IPSAS), public sector audit and governance in the public sector.

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Retail
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the retail industry. This community is for finance professionals working in, or advising clients in, either the physical or online retail sector.

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Small and Micro Business Community
Whether you work with small businesses or run your own, our new Small and Micro Business Community has practical resources to help at every stage of the business journey from starting out and focusing on growth to being well-established. The community is open to members and non-members.
Solicitors
Stay ahead of the changes in the legal services sector with all the latest news and practical guidance to help your firm or clients.

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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Community
Access events and webinars and stay up to date with the latest news in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sector.

V

Valuation Community
Essential news and advice to support you in your work as a valuation practitioner.

Industry guides

ICAEW's Library and Information Service (LIS) provides a series of industry guides which include links to market research reports, statistics, information on import and export, trade bodies and trade journals. Sectors covered range from advertising and architecture to video games and waste management.

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CPD training
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Courses by industry sector

ICAEW offers training tailored for specific sectors, including: farming, healthcare, solicitors, property and charity.

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Research and resources
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Library and Information Service

The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers a range of services and resources, including information on accountancy in different countries and on a variety of technical subjects.

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Events
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ICAEW events

ICAEW's events programme brings together leading industry speakers across practice and business. Connect and network with your peers while keeping up to date with the latest developments in accountancy.

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