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.

Browse LIS industry guides.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Global Trade Community

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

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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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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.

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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.

Practitioner Business Advisers

The Practitioner Business Advisers Community (PBA) provides support for BAS member firms and ICAEW members in practice to deliver trusted business advice to clients.

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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.

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Valuation Community

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

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CPD training

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

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

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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