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Artificial intelligence
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, that are both exciting and morally concerning.
Cover story: A glance at what the future holds for technology
Over the past decade, many technologies have been launched that promised to fundamentally change the way business and society operate, including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and more. But has this come to pass?
Mining for useful insights from business data
Mike Whitten explains the challenges that come with attempting to gain useful insights from business data, including the limitations of using artificial intelligence.
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes concerns around Huawei’s threat to national security, the latest standard for USBs, and the latest Samsung phone’s problems unfolding.
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
The common tech challenges for accountants
Jessica Pillow offers her takeaways from the Alternative Accountancy Strategic IT Conference, which showed that accountants have common ground when it comes to tech issues.
In case of emergency
What more could have been done to lessen the effects of the attack?
The right security approach
Improving your office operations may be just an app away. Whether it’s collaboration, file sharing, instant messaging or productivity solutions, here we profile seven apps on the market.
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes enhancements to Bluetooth, statistics on the usage of artificial intelligence, and a teenager earning a ‘bug bounty’ for finding a flaw in FaceTime.
Cyber security
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, that are both exciting and morally concerning.
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes concerns around Huawei’s threat to national security, the latest standard for USBs, and the latest Samsung phone’s problems unfolding.
In case of emergency
What more could have been done to lessen the effects of the attack?
Evaluating GDPR one year after its implementation
It has been one year since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation. While the initial panic is over, Jane Berney explains what has happened since 25 May 2018
Mining for useful insights from business data
Mike Whitten explains the challenges that come with attempting to gain useful insights from business data, including the limitations of using artificial intelligence.
The common tech challenges for accountants
Jessica Pillow offers her takeaways from the Alternative Accountancy Strategic IT Conference, which showed that accountants have common ground when it comes to tech issues.
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes concerns around Huawei’s threat to national security, the latest standard for USBs, and the latest Samsung phone’s problems unfolding.
Excel tips: Using dynamic arrays to transform your Excel experience
Simon Hurst explains how to take your Excel expertise to a whole new level with the gradual introduction of dynamic array functions.
Excel tips the thrill of the drill down and up buttons
Simon Hurst explains how PivotTables can drive management reporting and the creation of interactive dashboards.
Keeping up with new features in Excel
Simon Hurst explains how you can avoid the Fear Of Missing Out when it comes to new features in Excel through the ICAEW Excel Community.
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
Webinar resources
Thank you for registering on to the Business and Management Faculty's webinar, Influencing and persuading: Promoting your brand, broadcast on 15 May.
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
Will Apple TV+ bring something new to streaming television?
Apple is making the jump to streaming television alongside the likes of Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video, but will Apple TV+ be worth your money?
Cover story: A glance at what the future holds for technology
Over the past decade, many technologies have been launched that promised to fundamentally change the way business and society operate, including virtual reality, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and more. But has this come to pass?
Byte size: Tech news roundup
A roundup of the latest news surrounding technology. This edition includes concerns around Huawei’s threat to national security, the latest standard for USBs, and the latest Samsung phone’s problems unfolding.
Technology and the profession
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, that 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.
What is the Internet of Things?
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.