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Artificial intelligence
A simple revolution for digital auditing and auditing digital
Marc Bena explores the challenges and opportunities around auditing digital and digital auditing.
Counting on ethics when it comes to data management
Paula Smith examines how a strong ethical approach can help financial services firms cope with the changing world of data management
Acting on intelligence in the insurance industry
Dr Henna Karna, chief data officer at AXA-owned XL Catlin, explains to Chris Evans why the insurance industry needs to transform its approach to data and digital innovation.
Technology and the changing role of the accountant
Damon Anderson from Xero looks at how technology is changing the world of accountancy.
Blockchain
The essential guide to blockchain
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.
What is blockchain?
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 Tech Faculty and Deloitte outline the basics of this complex and developing technology.
Cloud computing
Cover story: Clearing the fog of cyber security
George Quigley takes a look at the murky topic of cloud security, including what you need to understand about cloud service providers and your responsibilities when using one.
Managing lack of transparency and overslight with the cloud
Cloud technology holds a lot of promise, but a lack of transparency and oversight could lead to problems. Neil Christie explains how to avoid these issues.
Technology and the changing role of the accountant
Damon Anderson from Xero looks at how technology is changing the world of accountancy.
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes La Liga being fined €250,000 for violations of the General Data Protection Regulation, marketers needing new ways to get the attention of generation Z, and companies struggling to fill digital roles.
Cyber security
A simple revolution for digital auditing and auditing digital
Marc Bena explores the challenges and opportunities around auditing digital and digital auditing.
Counting on ethics when it comes to data management
Paula Smith examines how a strong ethical approach can help financial services firms cope with the changing world of data management
Byte size - tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology.
What should be future-proofed for careers and firms?
Richard Anning looks at what skills need to be future-proofed for careers and firms, using statistics from the most recent Mid-Market Tech Forum.
A simple revolution for digital auditing and auditing digital
Marc Bena explores the challenges and opportunities around auditing digital and digital auditing.
Counting on ethics when it comes to data management
Paula Smith examines how a strong ethical approach can help financial services firms cope with the changing world of data management
Acting on intelligence in the insurance industry
Dr Henna Karna, chief data officer at AXA-owned XL Catlin, explains to Chris Evans why the insurance industry needs to transform its approach to data and digital innovation.
Time and relative dimension in summary: Part 3 - time travel
In the third part of this series, Simon Hurst continues to break down how data analysis expressions work.
What's changed about the financial modelling championships?
There are some changes to the financial modelling world championships, David Lyford-Smith explains.
Excel tips: The many uses of data analysis expressions, part two
In the second part of this series, Simon Hurst continues to break down how data analysis expressions work.
Finance in a Digital World
Digital transformation
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.
AI for finance professionals
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.
RPA for finance professionals
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.
The future of accountancy work
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.
IT management
ICAEW Accredited Technology
ICAEW's accredited software spans E-Commerce products to Property Management and Letting software and a host of others all designed for the accountancy industry. Each is rigorously individually evaluated and available from reputable companies.
Behind the clouds: Getting the hang of cloud computing
Develop your awareness of cloud computing and its risks, with Peter Mandich’s introduction to the faculty’s new report for internal auditors.
Bring your own devices policy
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.
Exploring CPU flaws Meltdown and Spectre
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.
Software
Better connectivity means better results
Despite reluctance among some firms to adopt new technology, investing in software and applications is making accounting operations more efficient and improving client relationships, writers Rich McEachran.
Technology and the changing role of the accountant
Damon Anderson from Xero looks at how technology is changing the world of accountancy.
Working together
The increased sharing of data from online banking with other business software and services can benefit accountants and their clients in numerous ways, including giving a boost to automation.
Technology and the profession
Digital transformation in finance functions: ASEAN and UK perspectives
This thought leadership report provides a rare insight into how digital transformation is being managed in practice across a range of different business settings and highlights pertinent considerations for leaders undertaking their own transformation projects.
New technologies, ethics and accountability
This thought leadership report delves into the ethics of new technology and the seismic developments currently taking place in AI and algorithms, which are both exciting and morally concerning.
Fintech innovation: perspectives from Singapore and London
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.
ICAEW on tour
David Lyford-Smith recounts a two-week trip across South-East Asia, discussing how technology is changing accounting.