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European public policy activities

Our reputation and influence activities in the region focus on the key policies impacting the profession being developed by the EU as a prominent player in the international regulatory and standard setting community. Building on our presence in Brussels for more than 25 years, we engage closely with other European professional institutes, policy-makers and stakeholders, ensuring that ICAEW is at the centre of the conversations that matter to the profession globally.
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Latest articles

Mixed scorecard for HMRC on making tax digital
  • 17 Dec 2024
In its annual report for 2024, the administrative burdens advisory board (ABAB) has praised HMRC for the quality of its engagement on making tax digital for income tax (MTD IT) and has set out areas where concerns remain.
Chart of the week: US federal debt
  • 06 Dec 2024
Our chart this week looks at how US federal debt has almost doubled over the past decade from $17.8tn in September 2014 to $35.5tn at the end of the most recent financial year in September 2024, with debt held by the public increasing from $12.8tn to $28.3tn.
The EU perspective on VAT – make the most of Brexit
  • 04 Dec 2024
Donato Raponi, former Head of the VAT Unit at the European Commission, says many VAT systems are too complicated and, having exited the EU, the UK is now in a good position to make significant changes.
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Current focus

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European policy priorities

Explore the major policy developments impacting the profession that we are currently engaging on at a European level.

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Sustainability Reporting and Assurance

Read about the EU legal framework for sustainability reporting under the CSRD and related ESRS. Links are provided to EU primary sources, official guidance and useful supporting material.

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Quality Assurance Network

The Quality Assurance Network for non-PIE Audit (QAN) brings together professional bodies from across Europe to enhance audit quality through the sharing of best practice in quality assurance monitoring.

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Events

Keep up to date with our latest policy, professional and social events and webinars.

European associations

ICAEW is a member of several European associations representing the profession.

Women in EU Finance

A conversation for women working in the EU financial services and investment policy arena.

EU and international trade

Updates, guides and resources on EU and international trade, including links to our Brexit hub.

Working in Europe

Economic forecasts, guides to doing business and information on the tax climate in each jurisdiction.

Support for members based in Europe

Support available to ICAEW members and students based in Europe.

Contact us

ICAEW has a Europe Region Office based in Brussels.

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