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The latest practice related news from ICAEW Insights.
ESG for SMEs: step-by-step climate scenario analysis
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- 26 Sep 2023
How should we strategically position our businesses in the face of climate change? That’s the essential question at the heart of climate scenario analysis.
Why would you not have a practising certificate?
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- 20 Sep 2023
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.
ESG for SMEs: Make energy saving in your business
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- 19 Sep 2023
ICAEW is supporting the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero in its campaign promoting energy efficiency. We take a look at what businesses can do to drive down energy bills and boost savings.
ESG for SMEs: risk assessment and where to start
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- 12 Sep 2023
The need for smaller businesses to transition to a lower carbon economy and measure their efforts is critical, but many are too overwhelmed with the day-to-day business to focus on sustainability.
ESG for SMEs: how to mitigate energy costs
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- 11 Sep 2023
The sharp rises in energy costs have been highly damaging for businesses. We explore how firms can reduce these outgoings and the related risks without necessarily making large investments.
ESG for SMEs: future proofing supply chains
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- 08 Sep 2023
The impacts that environmental, social and governance issues can have on supply chains is stark, but if SMEs don’t comply with new ESG rules they could also risk their entire business.
ESG for SMEs: government launches climate advice hub
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- 06 Sep 2023
UK Business Climate Hub provides business owners and finance professionals with a one-stop shop of authoritative guidance for the journey to net zero.
Need to know: Economic Crime Bill and Companies House reform
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- 01 Sep 2023
As the Economic Crime and Transparency Bill enters the final stages in the parliamentary process, ICAEW Insights recaps how the flagship legislation to tackle money laundering and reform Companies House will impact accountants and businesses.
Practicewire Newsletter
The latest issues concerning practices and sole practitioners from the Practicewire.
Practice assurance common findings | ISQM 1 | Changes to duty to report misconduct
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- 27 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at common findings from more than 1,500 Practice Assurance reviews; Performing a robust audit of Revenue; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; changes to duty to report misconduct, and much more.
Staff retention | ISQM 1: Root Cause Analysis | Personal financial planning services
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- 13 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at opportunities for staff recruitment and retention; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; how you can get involved with a personal financial planning value added services focus group; a new 2023 UK GAAP accounts factsheet, and much more.
AML supervisory reform: Share your views | Funding and banking for SMEs
- Newsletter
- 30 Aug 2023
In this issue, we ask you to share your views on the AML supervisory reform consultation. We also look at seven situations that require a practising certificate; how to develop a meaningful Audit and Assurance policy; Getting started with climate reporting; ESGs and SME funding and much more.
Start your ethics CPD now | Helpsheets for leaving practice | Tax updates
- Newsletter
- 19 Jul 2023
In this issue, we look at the new, free, interactive Ethics CPD course; why sustainability reporting matters to SMEs; dispelling the common myths about charities; starting and leaving a practice; Tax in Practice July webinar and resources and much more.
Duty to Report Misconduct | Arrangements for alternates | Harnessing technology
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- 05 Jul 2023
In this issue, we look at the recent disciplinary framework changes; the legal requirements for a pension salary sacrifice scheme; arrangements for alternates; AML for the small practice; building an Excel model to test if you are a going concern, and much more.
Guideline changes for practising certificates | Practice management technology | Advisory pricing pitfalls
- Newsletter
- 21 Jun 2023
In this issue, we look at guideline changes for practising certificates; what we mean by practice management technology; Audit and technology: a new era; advisory pricing pitfalls and how to avoid them; and much more.
Could you make those difficult decisions?
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- 07 Jun 2023
In this issue, we look at professional judgement; May 2023 Professional Standards Update; how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to investing in learning and development; and much more.
Firm responsibilities for revised CPD | Engagement Letters | Get more out of tech
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- 24 May 2023
In this issue, we look at firm responsibilities for the revised CPD guidance; updates to the Engagement Letters helpsheet; Changes to ICAEW's disciplinary process; ISQM1; resources and guidance to make technology work for you; and much more.