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ICAEW produces two podcast series that count towards your CPD: Accountancy Insights and The Tax Track. Subscribe to Accountancy Insights for news from across the profession, and deep dives into major business issues through our Behind the Numbers series; and to The Tax Track for specialist analysis from the ICAEW Tax Faculty.

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Behind the numbers

The financial case for sustainability

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting.
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Accountancy Insights

Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording

In this episode, we speak to Ray McCann, fresh from delivering this year’s Hardman Lecture on Monday 25 November, about regulating the provision of tax advice.
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The Tax Track

A year of two halves

In this episode of The Tax Track, we reflect on 2024, a busy year in politics and in tax, and consider areas that will keep us busy in 2025, including regulation of tax agents and HMRC service levels.
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Podcasts by topic

Audit and assurance

ep 88
Can we unclog the local audit backlog?
  • 22 Nov 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss whether the filing of local authority audited accounts will ever get back on track.
ep 85
Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill
  • 07 Oct 2024
In this episode, we recap revisions to ISA 600 on group audit, and we discuss the likely contents of the AI Bill that is expected to be brought to Parliament before the end of the year.
ep 72 pod
A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act
  • 08 Apr 2024
In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April.
ep 68
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
  • 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
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Where next for audit and governance reform?
  • 01 Feb 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the future of audit and corporate governance reform.
ep 53
Can SMEs keep up with ESG?
  • 30 Jun 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.

Business

hardman ep 89
Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording
  • 02 Dec 2024
In this episode, we speak to Ray McCann, fresh from delivering this year’s Hardman Lecture on Monday 25 November, about regulating the provision of tax advice.
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How to stop accountancy’s brain drain
  • 23 Aug 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss ways to improve recruitment and retention in accountancy.
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Why are female-led startups so underfunded?
  • 02 Aug 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss gender inequality in investment.
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HMRC on hold
  • 02 Jul 2024
A damning report from the National Audit Office in May this year concluded what many have long suspected, that customer service from HMRC is falling ‘far below’ expected levels. In this episode of The Tax Track, we look at the problem, its impact and potential solutions.
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Groupthink: the boardroom’s most pervasive problem?
  • 28 Jun 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss strategies to prevent and tackle groupthink at board level.
ep 72 pod
A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act
  • 08 Apr 2024
In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April.

Corporate governance

hardman ep 89
Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording
  • 02 Dec 2024
In this episode, we speak to Ray McCann, fresh from delivering this year’s Hardman Lecture on Monday 25 November, about regulating the provision of tax advice.
groupthink ep 78
Groupthink: the boardroom’s most pervasive problem?
  • 28 Jun 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss strategies to prevent and tackle groupthink at board level.
ep 67 westminster sign
Where next for audit and governance reform?
  • 01 Feb 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the future of audit and corporate governance reform.
podcast 48
ChatGPT, corporation tax and FRED 82
  • 05 Apr 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast, we examine how recent developments are affecting the accountancy profession.
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How should a board approach exec pay?
  • 16 Feb 2023
In this special Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the thorny and often contentious topic of executive pay.
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How a board should balance major strategic issues with staff retention and wellbeing
  • 25 Nov 2022
In the second of two Insights In Focus special episodes an experienced panel discuss a dilemma facing a fictional UK-based food manufacturer.

Corporate reporting

ep 90 sustainability
The financial case for sustainability
  • 12 Dec 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting.
ep 77 corporate
Corporate reporting update and VAT on private hire vehicles
  • 06 Jun 2024
In this episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss important developments in corporate reporting, including amendments to UK GAAP, new standards IFRS18 and IFRS19, and the timeline for implementing IFRS S1 and IFRS S2.
ep 74 Company size thresholds and CGT on residences
Company size thresholds and CGT on residences
  • 13 May 2024
In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we discuss upcoming changes to company size thresholds and what they mean for reporting requirements.
ep 72 pod
A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act
  • 08 Apr 2024
In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April.
ep 68
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
  • 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
pod56
ISSB standards, E-Commerce Trade Commission, and CPD update
  • 11 Aug 2023
The ICAEW Insights podcast explores the month’s top stories in accountancy.

Ethics

ep 72 pod
A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act
  • 08 Apr 2024
In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April.
ep 68
ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice
  • 09 Feb 2024
In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management.
ep 63
What’s in the Economic Crime Act 2023?
  • 04 Dec 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore the contents and implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
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Cyber security, taxing green travel and public finances
  • 08 Jun 2023
On the latest ICAEW Insights podcast episode, we explore the month’s key developments in accountancy.
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What’s in the second Economic Crime Bill?
  • 07 Dec 2022
In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we look at the Economic Crime Bill currently passing through Parliament.
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Protecting SMEs against cyber criminals
  • 19 Oct 2022
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore why SMEs are tempting targets for cyber criminals, and what can be done to protect smaller firms against attacks.

Sustainability

ep 90 sustainability
The financial case for sustainability
  • 12 Dec 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting.
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COP28: making the business case for nature
  • 11 Dec 2023
In the second of two special episodes, live from COP28 in Dubai, our experts discuss capacity building within the finance profession and making the business case for a nature-positive transition.
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COP28: what does transition planning mean for accountants?
  • 06 Dec 2023
In the first of two special Insights In Focus episodes, guest host Mark Rowland shares news and views from COP28 in Dubai. This episode focuses on the importance of transition plans in achieving net zero.
ep 53
Can SMEs keep up with ESG?
  • 30 Jun 2023
In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.
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What to expect from 2022 – part 1
  • 04 Jan 2022
Chief Executive Michael Izza looks at the biggest issues facing business and the wider economy, with help from experts from around the Institute.
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What next after COP26?
  • 29 Nov 2021
As the dust settles on the COP26 discussions in Glasgow, it’s time to assess and reflect on what was – and wasn’t – achieved.

Tax

hardman ep 89
Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording
  • 02 Dec 2024
In this episode, we speak to Ray McCann, fresh from delivering this year’s Hardman Lecture on Monday 25 November, about regulating the provision of tax advice.
HM Revenue & Customs sign, London building
A year of two halves
  • 02 Dec 2024
In this episode of The Tax Track, we reflect on 2024, a busy year in politics and in tax, and consider areas that will keep us busy in 2025, including regulation of tax agents and HMRC service levels.
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Budget 2024: a gamble on growth
  • 01 Nov 2024
In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss whether the Autumn Budget will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for business confidence and investment activity.
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How to fix VAT
  • 29 Oct 2024
In this episode we’ll be talking about the problems with VAT and why ICAEW is launching a new campaign, How to Fix VAT.
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Checkout time for furnished holiday lets
  • 02 Oct 2024
The abolition of the furnished holiday lettings (FHL) rules from April 2025 was announced in the Spring Budget. We discuss the potential issues.
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Why are we taxing tourists?
  • 26 Sep 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the introduction of tourism taxes in the UK.

Technology

Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave
Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave
  • 18 Oct 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss how the use of new technologies by criminals is putting businesses at risk.
ep 85
Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill
  • 07 Oct 2024
In this episode, we recap revisions to ISA 600 on group audit, and we discuss the likely contents of the AI Bill that is expected to be brought to Parliament before the end of the year.
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Taxing cryptoassets and reporting suspicions of fraud
  • 09 Sep 2024
In this episode, we discuss the available guidance on, and the application of general principles to, the taxation of cryptoassets; as well as how auditors should be acting on their obligation to report suspicions of fraud to the regulator.
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MTD: what you should do now
  • 29 Aug 2024
This episode of The Tax Track looks at what agents need to do now to ensure that their practice and their clients are ready for MTD ITSA, starting in April 2026.
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AI in audit: the good, the bad and the ugly
  • 30 May 2024
In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in audit.
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ICAEW/CIPFA dual membership, cyber security trends, and economic renewal
  • 03 Nov 2023
In this episode, we explain how ICAEW members can apply for dual membership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, and much more.

Accountancy Insights Podcast series

ICAEW produces two Accountancy Insights podcast series. Our Accountancy Insights podcasts provide succinct updates on the latest developments in accountancy, finance and business, while our Behind the Numbers podcasts provide a deep dive on a single hot topic.
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