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Technology, talent and operating models: re-designing the mid-tier firm
  • 17 Jul 2026
  • Kat Hearn
For mid-tier accountancy firms, technology, talent and operating models are becoming ever more tightly interwoven. ICAEW’s 2026 Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms research highlights how investment in technology and artificial intelligence (AI) is driving new thinking about workforce design, skills development and career pathways, with many firms still working through the implications.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Setting up an AI agent correctly part 2: six safeguards
  • 16 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Once you’ve done the initial set up and training of AI agents, it’s important to ensure that guardrails are in place to avoid any rogue behaviour. We outline six ways to prevent problems.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT ECONOMIC UPDATE 2026 six months in: international insights
  • 14 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW offers insights into the key issues facing members around the world, from the growing demand for international expertise in China to the mandating of climate-related financial disclosures in Australia.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT 2026 six months in: AI and sustainability assurance on the way
  • 14 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
What critical events are happening in assurance over the next six months, and how can members prepare? ICAEW’s Audit and Assurance Director, Alex Russell, makes new predictions.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Setting up an AI agent correctly part 1: initial steps
  • 13 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Before an organisation thinks about using AI agents, due diligence, preparatory work, system piloting and judgement are required. We outline four steps to get set up right.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT Last chance for audit firms to join FRC’s tech and AI sandbox
  • 13 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC’s) new Audit Tech and AI Sandbox offers firms of all sizes the space and support to feel more confident in their approach to technology and AI. The deadline for applying is 17 July 2026.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Five AI dilemmas – what would you do?
  • 03 Jul 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies has launched a discussion about ethical AI use. It wants you to consider how to approach five ethical dilemmas.
AI governance: 10 essential questions for responsible adoption
  • 03 Jul 2026
As organisations increasingly adopt AI, robust governance is essential. These 10 questions highlight key areas organisations should consider to guide their AI adoption.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT CYBER ROUND-UP The AI cyber wars are hotting up
  • 29 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
As thermometers hit new highs for June in the UK, the temperature has been rising in the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence and cyber security. Our monthly roundup explores the latest developments, incidents and more.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL AI agents behaving badly: real-world cautionary tales
  • 25 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
AI agents don’t always stick to the script. These examples demonstrate the risks of not setting proper, tailored guardrails.
Exclusive Excel, evolution and existence – be very afraid
  • 19 Jun 2026
  • Simon Hurst
AI is clearly fantastic and capable of driving amazing productivity gains in spreadsheet use and many other aspects of our lives, but it might have a darker side.
New tech features for Mar-May 2026: Excel, Teams, Google Sheets, Chat GPT, M365, Power BI, Canva, Claude, Zoom ++
  • 12 Jun 2026
  • David Benaim
Our digest of new features across Microsoft 365 and other business tech products in written, image and video format covering the last three months.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL AI: are junior accountants worried about roles?
  • 10 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
With increased automation enabled by AI, there’s growing uncertainty around what accountancy and audit work, career trajectories and job security will look like in the future. Junior accountants share their views on the technology and their career prospects.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL ICAEW works with government on AI Skills Boost
  • 08 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The government’s AI Skills Boost initiative, which announced its next phase during London Tech Week, aims to upskill the UK’s workers.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How to identify AI errors in financial models
  • 05 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
While artificial intelligence (AI) can now help build financial models much more effectively than it could even a year ago, it still needs close human review. Use this checklist to find errors.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT Three things keeping accountants awake at night and what to do about them
  • 05 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Technological change, economic volatility and time pressures are causing accountants concern, but there are tools you can use to set boundaries and manage stressors.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT Government’s AI chatbot now available for tax queries
  • 02 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Users of the GOV.UK app can use a new AI tool, GOV.UK Chat, to answer questions on a range of areas, including tax. As for all AI tools, responses should be treated with caution.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT How the audit report is evolving
  • 01 Jun 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s Auditor Reporting Lab is exploring how audit reports can be – and are becoming – more informative and easier to digest, with a focus on improving clarity and user-friendliness while maintaining compliance with auditing standards.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How finance leaders can drive growth with AI
  • 29 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
An ambitious health startup launched in partnership with David Beckham, supplements brand IM8 is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to achieve dynamic growth. ICAEW Insights talks to CFO Stephen Lo about how.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT CYBER ROUND-UP Phishing most prevalent cyber attack, confirms UK survey
  • 28 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
In May, government research confirmed prevalence of cyber attacks on UK businesses, as well as their level of preparedness. Meanwhile, various national bodies and regulators have jointly published advice and guidance on AI agents and cyber security.
Global Excel Summit 2026: The sum of what you missed, sorted by where to begin
  • 26 May 2026
  • Giles Male and Fay Bordbar
Welcome to another article from Giles Male and Fay Bordbar, Excel experts, and founders of ‘Excel on the Road’. In this article, Fay and Giles share their experience of co-hosting one of the biggest Excel events in the world – The Global Excel Summit! They also recap the biggest lessons learned from their UK tour so far and their visit to Accountex.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT Mid-tier firms focused on AI and consolidation
  • 22 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The impact of technology on the workforce and continued consolidation are the key factors shaping the future of mid-tier accountancy firms in the UK, confirms ICAEW research.
AI and accountants: the rules and guidance you need to follow
  • 20 May 2026
  • SAGE
Artificial intelligence is becoming a practical reality for accountancy firms, not a future concept. As Making Tax Digital increases reporting frequency and client touchpoints, many practices are looking for scalable ways to manage growing workloads more efficiently.
Exclusive A new model for corporate reporting for the age of AI
  • 19 May 2026
  • Claire Bodanis
  • By All Accounts
In anticipation of the UK Government reconsidering its corporate reporting framework, Claire Bodanis, Founder and Director of Falcon Windsor, has developed her own thoughts on a new model for the AI era – one that rethinks the annual report from first principles and restores the essential distinction between disclosures and commentary.
Artificial intelligence in audit work: managing the risks
  • 06 May 2026
  • Professional Standards Department
As the potential for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in audit grows, firms must take a proactive approach to managing the risks. Clear policies, training and oversight are essential to protect audit quality, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT How helpful is FRC’s guidance on generative and agentic AI?
  • 06 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Pioneering new guidance from the Financial Reporting Council seeks to bring audit firms up to speed on the risks and benefits of generative and agentic artificial intelligence technologies.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL AI makes cyber security business critical: how accountants should respond
  • 05 May 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
As AI evolves with more advanced models and tools, cyber security is shifting from human speed to machine autonomy, with implications for finance professionals.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT CYBER ROUND-UP Cyber: should we be afraid of Mythos?
  • 30 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
One story has dominated the headlines in the world of cyber in April. In our latest roundup, we look at whether Anthropic’s new Claude Mythos model is something to embrace or fear, alongside other cyber stories you might have missed.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?
  • 28 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
A new report by the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) outlines key regulatory compliance risks that accountancy firms can be exposed to when using AI agents.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Getting the best from Copilot with Claude and ChatGPT
  • 23 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Copilot now uses Anthropic’s Claude as well as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Here’s what that means for finance professionals, and how to make the most of both platforms through Copilot.
AI is turbo-charging cyber attacks: is the accountancy profession ready?
  • 17 Apr 2026
  • Mitigo
Artificial intelligence has changed the rules of cybercrime. Attacks that once required significant skill and resource can now be executed at scale, at speed and with unsettling precision. Handling large amounts of sensitive client financial data, tax records and payroll information makes accountancy practices and finance teams attractive targets for cybercriminals.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How hospitality teams are embracing real-time analytics
  • 17 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
With so many cost pressures facing hospitality businesses, the ability to analyse data in real time has never been more important for cost management.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Flexible skillsets and adaptability are vital for success
  • 15 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, and Chief Learning Officer Dana Day on how ICAEW is responding to seismic shifts in skills requirements to help firms and individuals prepare for the future.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How finance teams can boost their AI skills capabilities
  • 15 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Artificial intelligence technologies offer huge potential benefits to finance teams but skills deficits also present significant risks. How should finance teams gear up appropriately?
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL A day in the life of an AI-assisted accountant
  • 15 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Head of Finance Jenny Blewett shares a behind-the-scenes view of using artificial intelligence technologies every day to save time and accomplish more.
Exclusive AI in analytics: how to manage quality in a rapidly evolving environment
  • 13 Apr 2026
  • Franki Hackett
For any Chartered Accountant, balancing the rapid evolution of new AI capabilities against the need to run a business or deliver client work can feel overwhelming. This article gives practical suggestions for how you can bring the best of people and AI to your analytics approach, informed by hands-on experience managing AI quality in audit.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How to build macros in Copilot for Excel
  • 13 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Copilot can potentially make macro building a whole lot easier by generating the code needed very quickly. Here’s where to start when creating macros with Copilot and examples of how to use them.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How is AI transforming roles in industry?
  • 08 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in accountancy. It’s already rapidly reshaping how finance teams operate and hire - but can the profession keep up?
How can accountants use AI ethically?
  • 07 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
The Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies is issuing guidance, including a two-part podcast special, on the ethical use of AI.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Three new roles finance teams might expect within the next five years
  • 07 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Increasing automation over the past two decades has gradually been transforming finance teams. Since then, AI has taken the world by storm and businesses have been quick to leverage its capabilities, creating potential for new roles within the next five years.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT Why we still need junior accountants in the age of AI – and how their roles might change
  • 02 Apr 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Junior roles in accountancy and audit are going through a change, but they will still exist when AI becomes more ubiquitous just with a focus on different skills, responsibilities and training.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL How to spot a fake AI-generated invoice
  • 30 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Businesses deal with invoice fraud every day. As more criminals turn to AI as part of their attempts to defraud businesses, it’s getting harder and harder to spot.
Exclusive Audit and tech – where are we now?
  • 27 Mar 2026
  • Audit and Beyond
Technology is rapidly transforming the audit and assurance landscape. What have regulators, standard-setters, professional bodies and others been doing to keep pace? And what can we expect from 2026?
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT CYBER ROUND-UP Cyber: exposed data, deepfakes and wartime threats
  • 26 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
March highlighted the risks relating to exposed data, the growing use of deepfakes and heightened cyber threats linked to geopolitical tensions.
Exclusive Can AI help Britain build the homes it needs?
  • 24 Mar 2026
  • Craig Stirk
Artificial intelligence is already being used to address various industry concerns.
Introducing Excel on the Road: Who Are We and What on Earth Are We Doing?
  • 24 Mar 2026
  • Giles Male and Fay Bordbar
Welcome to the first of a regular series of articles from Giles Male and Fay Bordbar, Excel experts and founders of ‘Excel on the Road’. Whether you're an Excel enthusiast, a financial modelling professional, an early adopter of AI or someone looking to follow along on the journey in the name of learning, there's something here for you.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL AI governance: what boards need to consider
  • 23 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
Amid rapid pace of technological advancement, a panel talk reminds ICAEW members that AI tools are not infallible – and require an attentive governance approach from boards
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Flexible, free e-learning on fundamentals of GenAI
  • 18 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW members can access up to eight hours of free e-learning offering a practical overview of generative artificial intelligence and its application in finance.
Service Line Evolution: Managing Risk as Mid-Tier Firms Diversify
  • 17 Mar 2026
  • Marsh
Mid-tier accountancy firms are undergoing a period of structural change as they respond to shifting client expectations, technological disruption, and increasing regulatory complexity. Research from the ICAEW’s Evolution of Mid-Tier Accountancy Firms 2025 highlights a profession that is actively adapting its service mix while balancing growth opportunities with operational and regulatory risk.
INSIGHTS VIEWPOINT INSIGHTS SPECIAL Participate in FRC research into AI in corporate reporting
  • 17 Mar 2026
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is urging members to share their real-world experiences of how artificial intelligence is being used in corporate reporting by public interest entities.
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