President's opinion
David Furst, ICAEW president, 2008-2009
David Furst is chairman of Horwath Clark Whitehill LLP, a Top 20 UK accountancy firm, and head of the firm's professional practice group. A member of the Horwath International board, he qualified as a chartered accountant in 1973.
Latest edition
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The year of living dangerously(PDF 1 page/109 kb)
Bumping into past president Peter Wyman a year ago, Furst learned that a crisis made for a more interesting presidency. He reflects on a year of crisis management and meeting the odd ‘disgusted of Tunbridge Wells’.
June 2009
Previous editions
Time for big brother(PDF 1 page/59 kb)
Transparency in tax havens is a step in the right direction. Putting an end to tax evasion and aggressive planning will require far more draconian action
May 2009
Darling, we have a problem (PDF 1 page/86 kb)
The chancellor’s position is unenviable in the run-up to April’s Budget. Realistically, we have to expect higher taxes in coming years as well as lower public spending
April 2009
Going for a sea change (PDF 1 page/91 kb)
The post-recession world will require a change in culture and expectations. We cannot expect the next generation to pay high taxes throughout their working lives to bail us out of the current mess.
March 2009
Taking a world view (PDF 1 page/83 kb)
Transforming the ICAEW into an international body headquartered in the UK is as relevant to ACAs in the UK as it is to the growing numbers of members working internationally.
February 2009
You'll never walk alone (PDF 1 page/35 kb)
As the liquidity crisis deepens and companies approach their year ends, chartered accountants are under increasing pressure. The institute can help them respond with professionalism and integrity.
January 2009
Being there (PDF 1 page/50 kb)
At times of crisis, practitioners need to become counsellors for their smaller business clients.
December 2008
Stand up and be counted (PDF 1 page/42 kb)
Everyone is nervous about the impact of the financial crisis but the profession owes it to the world to stay calm.
November 2008
Saving for the future (PDF 1 page/41 kb)
There needs to be a radical shift in the UK’s approach to savings and investment led by the government and financial institutions.
October 2008
The Rodin principle (PDF 1 page/32 kb)
Audit thresholds are rising and new companies need an audit. Can small firms keep pace of have they another way forward?
September 2008
Championing UK business (PDF 1 page/34 kb)
Early consultation on changes to the tax system is key to avoiding unintended consequences and instability for UK taxpayers. Recent changes and uncertainty have threatened the UK’s reputation as a friendly regime for business and investment.
August 2008
Back to the future? (PDF 1 page/35 kb)
As the ICAEW’s member firms and businesses continue to internationalise, a major priority is ensuring the institute keeps pace and enhances its own standing and that of its members around the world.
July 2008