ICAEW Insights
What’s in the Economic Crime Act 2023?
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore the contents and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
Insights
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becomes law
We outline the changes and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Guidance
Guide: Economic Crime Act 2022
Understand what the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 means in practice for accountants.
Statement
CCAB statement on Ukraine
The statement to the profession following the imposition of further financial and trade sanctions on Russian and Belarusian Government officials and other named individuals and entities, by countries around the world.
Why fighting corruption is key to good governance
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- 07 Dec 2023
International Anti-Corruption Day falls on 9 December; this year’s events seek to highlight how anti-corruption efforts contribute to peace, security and development.
Insider dealing: ECI investment in Commify
- Article
- 06 Dec 2023
In a fast-moving tech world, business messaging expert Commify has adapted to stay the distance. New investment from ECI will help take it to the next level.
Exclusive
International developments: professional standards in tax and administering VAT
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- 01 Dec 2023
Nick Parker reports on developments shared at a two-day conference in Helsinki, hosted by CFE Tax Advisers Europe.
Cost-of-living crisis fuels charity fraud risks
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- 27 Nov 2023
As Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2023 kicks off, the latest Charity Fraud Report shows that instances of fraud across the sector continue to rise.
Reinforcing the prevention and detection of fraud
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- 15 Nov 2023
In International Fraud Awareness Week, ICAEW Economic Crime Manager Mike Miller outlines the current fraud landscape in the UK and the importance of remembering to have a robust framework in place to prevent fraud.
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act becomes law
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- 03 Nov 2023
We outline the changes and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act.
Charity Fraud Awareness Week (27 Nov to 1 Dec): get involved!
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- 01 Nov 2023
Every charity, NGO and not-for-profit is susceptible to fraud and cybercrime by criminals exploiting the current global crisis. Charities need to be aware of the risks and take steps to keep their money, people and data safe. The Fraud Advisory Panel and its supporters will be delivering the 8th annual Charity Fraud Awareness Week between Monday 27 November and Friday 1 December.
You’ve been hacked: how to respond in the first 48 hours
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- 25 Oct 2023
Your response in the first 48 hours after a cyber attack is critical. In the first in a short series, we look at the steps you should take to minimise the damage to your organisation and its reputation.
Key topics
Bribery and Corruption
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Bribery and Corruption has long been perceived as a major obstacle for socio-economic development; distorting national and international economic relations.
Fraud
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Fraud is usually taken to mean the gaining of an illicit advantage through deception and in particular the manipulation of financial information or accounting records.
Anti-money laundering supervision
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ICAEW is the largest accountancy professional body supervisor in the UK. Learn more about our role
Podcasts
What’s in the Economic Crime Act 2023?
- Podcast
- 04 Dec 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore the contents and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
What’s in the second Economic Crime Bill?
- Podcast
- 07 Dec 2022
In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the Economic Crime Bill currently passing through Parliament.
Economic crime, Russia/Ukraine and the Spring Statement
- Podcast
- 29 Mar 2022
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the fight to remove Russian economic criminals from the UK, and whether the Spring Statement does enough to address current economic pressures.
Videos
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5 steps to know your client better using open source research, with Nick Bowen from the KPMG Forensic Team.
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- 26 Jan 2021
Alongside existing CDD procedures, open source research using publicly available information can help you get to know your clients better – protecting your business and your brand.
The financial controller who stole £20,000: 4 lessons to help you stop internal fraud
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- 17 Mar 2021
The real case of a financial controller who attempted to steal £20,000 from her business, and the steps that chartered accountants can take to help prevent internal fraud from happening in their organisation.
Chartered accountants need to be alert to potential signs of fraud and manipulation of accounting records. We examine a real case of a business that discovered it had been the victim of internal fraud.
4 ways for chartered accountants to stop criminal activity in their organisation
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- 07 Apr 2021
Chartered accountants can help to spot and prevent fraud from taking place. We examine a real case of a business that discovered its chief financial officer had been falsifying accounts.
The real case of a chief financial officer who tried to manipulate his company’s financial position to support its share price, and 4 ways that chartered accountants can help to stop similar criminal activity in their organisation.
How to prevent invoice fraud: A real life case of how a business that lost €500,000 to cyber criminals,
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- 05 Mar 2021
Chartered accountants more than ever need to be alert to potential signs of fraud and manipulation of accounting records. We examine a real case of a business which lost half a million euros to invoice fraud.
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Fraud Advisory Panel resources
Guidance, research and training resources on fraud and cybercrime.
CPD and training
Risk management and fraud courses
ICAEW's risk management and fraud courses address topics relevant to all levels of your organisation. Designed and delivered by experienced financial risk professionals. All CPD courses are live virtual classrooms and can be delivered in-house.
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