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Find out about the tools that can help you in your career as an independent adviser or consultant. You will find information on engagement letters, the ethical questions you may face as an independent consultant, what to do if there is a complaint, IR35, practice certficates, professional indemnity insurance, risk management and how to write a contract.
ICAEW has developed guidance for practice firms on what to include in engagement letters. This page provides a series of sample wordings to help you draft your own engagement letters.
Engagement letters are a key document in the relationship between you and your client, providing a written confirmation of the work that will be carried out. The Library can provide sample wording for a wide variety of engagement letters.
Technical helpsheet providing guidance for members in practice who choose not to issue engagement letters for non-regulated work.
Access guidance, resources and tools relating to the prevention of economic crime, including legislative developments, anti-money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption, and modern slavery.
Useful resources for members to help resolve ethical dilemmas in business, practice and the public sector.
Technical helpsheet issued to highlight key ethical responsibilities under the ICAEW Code of Ethics.
Helpsheets prepared by ICAEW's Ethics Advisory Service to assist you in your day-to-day work. We offer practical advice, respond to frequently asked questions and highlight the issues you may need to consider.
This page answers some of the questions you may have if there is a complaint against you or your firm.
Information and support for ICAEW firms, members, affiliates, or any other relevant person who has received a complaint against them. We understand that finding out that a complaint has been made against you or your firm can be stressful. The information below is designed to guide you through the process.
Guidance to help members manage their risk of potential liability because of an act or omission resulting in financial loss.
Insurers: key issues for consideration
Important information about your firm's Professional Indemnity Insurance.
This is a common question to the ICAEW’s Regulatory Information helpline. As each situation is different there is no one size fits all answer. This article contains some pointers and examples to help you determine whether or not you need a practising certificate (PC) for the work you do.
Before you engage in public practice, you need to hold an ICAEW practising certificate (PC) and comply with our Professional Indemnity Insurance and Practice Assurance Regulations. From 1 January 2024 the practising certificate guidelines are changing. Find out who is affected and what is changing.
ICAEW has issued new guidance to help members understand when they need a practising certificate.
This statement clarifies what is meant by 'engaging in public practice' for the purposes of holding a practising certificate.
Before you engage in public practice, you need to hold an ICAEW practising certificate (PC) and comply with our Professional Indemnity Insurance and Practice Assurance Regulations. From 1 January 2024 the practising certificate guidelines are changing. Find out who is affected and what is changing.
Tax Faculty recommends restricting or removing fiscal incentives to arbitrage employment status.
Richard Maitland, Partner at MHA McIntyre Hudson gives an update.
Join this webinar to discover the implications for contractors who work through personal service companies and get help determining your IR35 status. In addition, discover what the implications are for employers and if there any alternatives through this insightful webinar.
Peter Vaines, of Field Court Tax Chambers, considers the tribunal decision in Ackroyd and asks, are we sure that something has not gone wrong here?
Government produced guides to help businesses ensure that their contract terms and notices are fair and clear for consumers.
Articles, news and guidance on contract law in the UK and Europe.
Free templates, checklists, tools and reports on topics such as IR35, timesheets and winning contracts.
Resources to help manage risk in your organisation
Business resilience is a skill not easily learned or acquired, but so vital to the survival and overall success of your business. Use your guide to ensure you have all the right tools in your armoury to succeed in such uncertain times.
Guidance on dealing with insurance claims and how the ISO can assist with risk assessments.