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IESBA strategy aims to rebuild trust in accountancy
  • 25 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Ambitious four-year work plan puts ethics at the heart of corporate decision-making to help the profession recover from recent scandals and regain public trust.
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ICAEW: business confidence triples in Q1
  • 24 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The latest Business Confidence Monitor finds UK business confidence on the rise, signalling a rebound from pandemic lows
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Why the tone of whistleblowing policies matters
  • 23 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Staff need support to speak up about unethical practices in the workplace – we look at how to create effective whistleblowing policies that break down barriers.
Baltimore disaster highlights need for supply chain resilience
  • 22 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Baltimore bridge accident shows that many unforeseen issues have the potential to disrupt supply chains. What should finance teams do to mitigate the risks?
How to set the tone as an ethical leader
  • 17 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Going beyond the buzzwords to build a tangible, ethical culture means securing buy-in from every level of management and thinking carefully about recognition and reward.
Public/private sector collaboration key to fighting corruption
  • 12 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Closer working ties between businesses and enforcement agencies will boost the battle against corruption, expert speakers at a recent IFAC event agree.
Economic update: why the recession may soon be over
  • 08 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK’s recession appears to be ending with cuts to summer interest rate likely. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the key points to watch.
How business should approach fraud risk
  • 02 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Fraud volumes and values are rising annually. But new rules and governance regulations hope to help prevent business fraud before it happens and detect it when it does.
We need audit reform from our next government
  • 28 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has given evidence to the Business and Trade Committee on the challenges of audit and corporate governance reform. Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, explains what’s needed.
Members needed to shape guidance on AI ethics
  • 28 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is developing CPD modules on artificial intelligence and ethics – and would like your input on their structure.
Updated internal audit code to boost corporate governance
  • 26 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Revised Internal Audit Code of Practice aims to empower internal audit by acting as a practical guide to supporting board disclosure on risk management and internal control frameworks.
Government aims for Year of the SME in 2024
  • 07 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK government has relaunched the Help to Grow campaign, which offers resources to help SMEs get started, devise growth strategies and identify funding options.
Your transformation programme needs action (planning)
  • 26 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
In the latest in our series on implementing a transformation programme, Neil Cutting looks at the steps required to create a concrete action plan.
What Horizon tells us about ethics and technology
  • 15 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
There are lessons to be learned from the Post Office Horizon scandal about the ethical issues that can arise from the technology we use.
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Chart of the week: dismal times (per capita)
  • 15 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Two quarters of shallow negative GDP growth may be just enough for the UK to be in a mere ‘technical’ recession, but seven successive quarters of negative GDP growth per capita present a more worrying picture.
Code urges businesses to beef up cyber resilience
  • 13 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber threats should be prioritised as a key business risk just like financial and legal challenges, the government says, as it seeks feedback on draft guidelines to help business leaders boost cyber resilience.
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Chart of the week: IMF World Economic Outlook Update
  • 08 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week illustrates how countries rank in the IMF’s latest forecasts for economic growth over 2024 and 2025.
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Economic update: recession risk remains amid anaemic business confidence
  • 05 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK economy is struggling for momentum amid high interest rates, declining consumer activity and subdued business confidence. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
PwC’s growth fuelled by social mobility
  • 05 Feb 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours for services to economic growth and social mobility, PwC’s Kevin Ellis is a strong advocate for the strategic benefits of a diverse workforce.
ICAEW Member Insights: January 2024
  • 30 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cost pressures have started to ease and the rate of inflation has falling, but the availability and cost of finance remains an ongoing concern for businesses, alongside the difficulty of operating in an uncertain environment.
FRC updates the Ethical Standard for Auditors
  • 30 Jan 2024
Regulator says new requirements are proportionate to support confidence in UK corporate reporting and audit, to support UK growth and competitiveness.
Retail and construction subdued amid weakened demand
  • 29 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Marginal lift in business confidence countered by effects of high interest rates and cost-of-living crisis, finds ICAEW’s gauge of sentiment for Q4 2023.
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Chart of the week: EU Budget 2024
  • 25 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week illustrates how Ireland has displaced Luxembourg in contributing the most to the EU Budget on a per capita basis.
IAASB and IESBA seek candidates for board roles
  • 24 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants are looking for skilled applicants to fill board appointments.
FRC updates Governance Code
  • 22 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The 2024 Corporate Governance Code features minimal changes, mostly relating to risk and internal controls.
Honouring accountants’ careers
  • 16 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The King hails chartered accountants’ work in public service, economic growth, charitable service and music, among other areas.
The importance of honest leadership
  • 12 Jan 2024
Absolute, respectful honesty is just one of the principles of good leadership and company culture, says Andrew Horton, CEO of QBE.
CPD resources: supporting charity trustees
  • 11 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Accountants sharing their expertise as charity trustees need to understand the latest developments in charity accounting. Find out more about ICAEW’s range of freely accessible CPD resources, including articles, webinars and online training.
Boards must seek assurance on supply chain security
  • 10 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A new report paints a stark picture of the potential fallout for businesses and consumers from supply chain disruption, including empty shelves, damaged reputations and business losses.
Economic update: what’s in store for 2024?
  • 08 Jan 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Another year of grim stagnation for the UK economy this year is likely as concerns over wider economic conditions outstrip the boost from lower inflation. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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