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Technology

Keep up-to-date with tech issues and developments, including artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, big data, and cyber security.

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Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence

Discover more about the impact of artificial intelligence and the opportunities it presents for the accountancy profession. Access articles, reports and webinars from ICAEW and resources from tech experts.

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Blockchain
Blockchain and cryptoassets

The questions of how accountants can work with blockchain and cryptoassets – whether advising, recording, or auditing – are still being explored. Access articles, guidance and webinars from ICAEW.

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Cyber security

Our cyber security resource centre provides a focal point for ICAEW members looking for support in managing cyber risks.

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Cloud computing

A framework through which to establish the over-arching principles of software procurement and how to identify and manage the commercial, legal and data risks specific to adopting a cloud-based strategy.

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Data
Data
Data

Resources covering data analytics and big data, data handling, data protection and GDPR, and data presentation.

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Digital skills
Digital skills
Digital skills

Technology has enabled automation of many elements of accountancy providing an opportunity for chartered accountants to utilise and add to their professional skills.

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Tech and audit

Analytics in external audit: current practice and trends

  • Report
  • 28 Jul 2026
Explore how audit firms are using data analytics, the barriers slowing wider adoption, and the practical steps firms, vendors, methodology providers and regulators can take to support more effective, technology-enabled audits.
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