Assurance and risk

These resources support practitioners and organisations looking to commission assurance services. They include examples of what assurance can cover and practical guidance on how engagements can be undertaken.

Information on the variety of assurance options open to organisations - ranging from those exempt from mandatory audit requirements to those seeking assurance on non-financial business information.

Examples of assurance engagements that demonstrate developments in the sector, including work to support EDF's communications about low-carbon tariffs and Indian steel producer Jindal Stainless Limited's reporting on its human rights activities.

Access the latest thinking on internal audit from ICAEW and others across the finance and auditing sector, as well as useful links to international internal audit standards and best-practice guidance.

The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the Money Laundering Regulations 2017) came into force on 26 June 2017. This legislation built on the 2007 regulations, although there are some specific, and potentially significant, changes that you need to be aware of and factor into your policies and procedures.

International anti-money laundering requirements, set on a global or regional basis. Representations and training.

Guidance for those providing audit, accountancy, tax advisory, insolvency or related services in the United Kingdom (including such firms providing trust or company services) on the prevention of money laundering and the countering of terrorist financing.

Listen to this webinar on the Criminal Finance bill currently before parliament and due to be implemented at the end of the year. After this webinar you should have a sound understanding of the new offences and how they may affect your business and what steps the business may wish to take before the offences come into force. Speakers Jennifer Haslett Head of Corporate Crime and International Engagement HMRC and David Stevens Integrity and Law Manager, Integrity & Markets ICAEW.

Getting to grips with the General Data Protection Regulation

All organisations that collect, store or process personal information on living and identifiable people must comply with the Data Protection Act 2018. Additional resources can be found on the GDPR (now the Data Protection Act 2018 in the UK).

Cybercrime and threats to computer systems have become a major concern of businesses around the world. This resource centre provides a focal point for ICAEW members looking for support in managing cyber risks.

Experts from ICAEW's IT faculty explore some of the principles behind good working practice when using passwords to access data and applications. Topics covered, include: pass phrases in place of passwords; password managers; second factor authentication (2FA); least privilege access and the benefits of good cyber security.