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The latest practice related news from ICAEW Insights.
Last call for practising certificates
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- 12 Apr 2024
Members requiring a practising certificate have just over two weeks left to apply for one – and avoid the risk of disciplinary action.
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What is burnout and can I do anything about it?
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- 03 Apr 2024
Going to work can be good for our mental health. It gives us contact with other people and a routine to follow, as well as a chance to develop useful skills. But sometimes, if our working environment isn’t right, it can affect our physical and mental health. This can lead to burnout. But what exactly is burnout, and can you do anything about it?
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Ten years of the British Business Bank's Small Business Finance Markets Report
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- 14 Mar 2024
Since 2014, this yearly report has provided a comprehensive and independent assessment of the funding landscape for smaller businesses. It is a trusted and important information source, informing discussions between policy makers and market participants, alongside our other specialist reports as a Centre of Expertise on smaller business finance. This year's report finds that, despite recent economic difficulties, there are some reasons for optimism.
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Enhance your reputation and expand your client base through grant funding
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- 04 Mar 2024
Grants offer a unique advantage for advisors, serving as a crucial tool for differentiation with minimal effort involved.
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On the road to better regulation?
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- 30 Jan 2024
We are grateful for your responses to our survey on the UK's regulatory regime in the December issue of Practice Wire.
Role of money laundering reporting officers
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- 16 Jan 2024
Find out what MLROs at 240 firms shared on the challenges of their role.
Weighed down by regulation?
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- 16 Jan 2024
Take this opportunity to have your say and help improve the UK Regulation regime.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becomes law
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- 16 Jan 2024
Be aware of the changes and implications for your clients and the significant measures outlined in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).
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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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.