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ICAEW provides support and resources for members overseas. Kirstin Gillon and David Lyford-Smith look at the key work of the IT Faculty abroad, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cyber, data and fintech.
As fintech grows in popularity, so does the ambition of countries wanting to grow the sector. Kirstin Gillon, technical manager in the IT Faculty, explains what can be learned from London and Singapore – including the importance of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Financial Conduct Authority.
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes a report on social media, the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual review, Google+ for consumers and artificial intelligence projects in digital commerce.
With fears that artificial intelligence could take away jobs from finance, Matt Weston looks at how it is potentially changing hiring for the better.
This guide from the ICAEW sets out the key features of blockchain, and the challenges it must face to reach widespread adoption. It includes case studies of real-life applications, as well as examining its impact on accountancy.
Blockchain technologies have the potential to disrupt the work of finance teams – particularly those focused on transactional tasks – by offering a system of universal entry bookkeeping, removing the need for independent verification. Here ICAEW’s IT Faculty and Deloitte outline the basics of this complex and developing technology.
Derek Blair of Pinkham Blair explores the ample market opportunities to be found in helping businesses untangle their data, including explaining the term ‘data plumbing’.
From professional basketball to artificial intelligence, Nicola Morini Bianzino, chief client technology officer at EY, talks to Chris Evans about his unusual career trajectory
Disruptive technologies are creating opportunities for accountants to use their skills in faster and more efficient ways. Tim Leung, Management Consultant at Deloitte, outlines the key technologies which the big four firm believes are transforming finance in his webinar: "Visualising finance transformation in a digital world".
Digital and Cloud Accounting - 5 KPIs all firms should monitor regularly
Pillow May chartered accountant fell prey to the actions of a hacker over the summer. Jessica Pillow, managing director, explains how to avoid the same fate.
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes a report on social media, the National Cyber Security Centre’s annual review, Google+ for consumers and artificial intelligence projects in digital commerce.
As cyber security risks continue to expand and evolve at an increasing pace, so cyber resilience becomes critical to an organisation’s ability to operate. George Quigley covers the best approach in four steps: business assessment, governance and oversight, risk management framework and incident response and recovery.
The 2018 ICAEW Tax Faculty Conference was chaired by Mary Monfries and Frank Haskew. This article includes commentary from Nigel Holmes (Catax) on R&D tax relief and patent box; John Cassidy (Crowe Clark Whitehill) on HMRC enquiries; and practical points from the Tax Faculty team.
What happens when data protection goes completely wrong? Leo Waldock answers this question by detailing how things went wrong for NCIX.
As cyber security risks continue to expand and evolve at an increasing pace, so cyber resilience becomes critical to an organisation’s ability to operate. George Quigley covers the best approach in four steps: business assessment, governance and oversight, risk management framework and incident response and recovery.
Employees tempted to access their employer or ex-employer's data without authorisation could face a prison sentence if the ICO decided to prosecute for hacking instead of obtaining data without consent, following a recent case.
The Excel Community has created a new code – an application of the tenets of best practice and the Twenty principles for good spreadsheet practice to financial modelling construction.
Simon Hurst explains how to use Data Validation and hierarchical lists together.
Power Query fundamentally changes how the vast majority of users need to design spreadsheet models and solutions. Microsoft Excel guru Simon Hurst argues that Power Query changes everything about Excel – including training.
ICAEW has brought together these resources to help you understand how digital technologies are transforming economies and workplaces. Learn what it means for businesses and accountancy practices.
ICAEW has brought together these resources to help you understand artificial intelligence and what it means for finance functions. Here you'll find support on identifying how AI can benefit your organisation and how it to start implementing the technology.
ICAEW has brought together these resources to help you understand Robotic Process Automation (RPA), what it means for your organisation and how it to start implementing the technology.
Digital technologies are set to have a revolutionary impact on the work of accountants, both in business and in practice. ICAEW has gathered together these resources to ensure its members understand how finance functions will change, the skills that will be needed and the role you will play.
Thank you for registering on to the Business and Management Faculty's webinar, Practical Excel tips, broadcast on 6 December 2018.
Mark Taylor of the IT faculty explains the pros and cons of adopting BYOD and runs through practical tips for developing effective a BYOD policy.
Many businesses started to allow individuals to bring their own devices into work, but security issues and fear of virus attacks has dissuaded many. Mark Taylor of the IT faculty explains through the pros and cons of adopting BYOD and runs through practical tips for developing effective a BYOD policy.
Almost every central processing unit is under threat from two flaws – Meltdown and Spectre. Leo Waldock explains what are they and why they are so dangerous, including tips for keeping them at bay.
Sue Moore and Anita Monteith of the Tax Faculty report on an ICAEW event focusing on software for Making Tax Digital, held on 15 October 2018 at Chartered Accountants’ Hall. It covered MTD-compliant software, a presentation from Xero, MTD for VAT and much more.
Excel expert Simon Hurst revisits Word templates for letters and explains how formatting can be used.
Della Hudson, Consultant, Author of The Numbers Business, and former owner of Hudson Accountants Ltd writes about her experience of automation as a start-up owner.
This international research report, in partnership with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), explores the strengths and challenges for Singapore and London as fintech hubs, and identifies the key elements that underpin successful fintech innovation.
David Lyford-Smith recounts a two-week trip across South-East Asia, discussing how technology is changing accounting.
Read this Tech essentials guide to find out what is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it affects the accounting profession, including auditing. Read this Tech essentials guide to find out what is the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it affects the accounting profession, including auditing. The guide also discusses real life IoT examples, management challenges as well as security concerns and future outlooks.
In TAXguide 02/18, Sarah Ghaffari answers a selection of the key questions raised by viewers of the Tax Faculty webinar ‘Demystifying Making Tax Digital: the VAT requirements’, broadcast on 16 January 2018. Read a summary here, ICAEW members can download the full guide.