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2026: What’s next for regulatory reform?
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- 24 Feb 2026
Although the government chose to scrap the Audit Reform Bill, there is still change on the agenda, explains Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy at ICAEW.
Consolidation: De-Risking M&A and PE in Mid-Tier Firms
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- 16 Feb 2026
The UK mid-tier accountancy sector continues to experience sustained consolidation, driven by strategic growth ambitions and increasing private equity (PE) interest. The ICAEW’s Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms: 2025 report highlights that acquisition-led growth is now firmly embedded across the segment, with a substantial majority of firms having already completed at least one acquisition and many planning further transactions.
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Top 5 professional indemnity claims for accountants in 2025
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- 19 Jan 2026
2025 was a transformative year for accountants. With rapid technological advancements, evolving regulations, and shifting client expectations, the profession has faced both exciting opportunities and new challenges. While accountants continue to play a vital role in business success, these changes have also increased the risk of professional indemnity (PI) claims.
Getting to grips with GenAI for Practice
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- 13 Jan 2026
Gen AI in Practice: Registration is open now, with courses accessible via ICAEW’s learning platform and app for flexible, on-demand learning.
2026: Companies House and start of AML supervision changes
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- 01 Jan 2026
AML supervision will shift to the FCA in 2026, and Companies House changes will continue, explains ICAEW's Economic Crime Manager Mike Miller.
Acting Office: ICAEW Technology Accreditation – The New Standard of Fully Integrated Practice Technology
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- 02 Dec 2025
The external pressures on UK Accountancy firms are now well understood: regulatory excellence is expected, competition for top talent is more acute than ever, all clients now expect levels of responsiveness and insight that far exceed a decade ago.
AML Supervisory Reform: Navigating the Road Ahead
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- 01 Dec 2025
HM Treasury’s decision to overhaul anti-money laundering (AML) supervision represents one of the most significant regulatory changes in recent years. Following a lengthy consultation process, the move to a single professional services supervisor under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has far-reaching implications for accountancy firms, legal practices, and the wider compliance landscape.
AI Is already here – are you ready?
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- 24 Nov 2025
In ICAEW’s 2025 Evolution of Mid‑Tier Accountancy Firms research, 81% of mid-tier firms identified upskilling employee capabilities as a top technology investment
priority for the next three years. As firms look to make effective, informed use of AI tools, a clear understanding of how AI works and how to apply it responsibly, is essential.
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Talent as a strategic risk: Why mid-tier firms must rethink workforce resilience in 2025
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- 21 Nov 2025
The ICAEW’s Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms 2025 report highlights a profound shift in the pressures shaping mid-tier accountancy firms. While recruitment and retention dominated headlines in previous years, the report shows a new priority emerging: capability.
Duplicate firms appearing on Companies House
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- 14 Nov 2025
Ahead of Companies House ID verification coming in for new directors, several companies seemingly posing as existing firms have incorporated in recent weeks.
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