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Nature emergency demands greater business focus
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- 27 Jun 2024
Calls for the accountancy profession to step up its focus on tackling the nature crisis backed by a series of ICAEW and A4S initiatives underpinned by practical advice.
SMES: mind the productivity gap
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- 27 Jun 2024
The UK small business productivity gap is narrowing as the best-performing regions dip and typically poor-performing regions step up. We ask: what’s the task at hand for the next government?
IoD code of conduct for directors needs teeth, ICAEW warns
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- 26 Jun 2024
ICAEW expresses concerns about the effectiveness of a voluntary code with no enforcement mechanism or register of signatories.
Diving deeper into the data for combating modern slavery
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- 26 Jun 2024
The challenges around understanding what the data does or doesn’t tell us is a major factor in making AI work effectively. In the latest in his series, David Wray looks at getting data right and how causal AI might aid in offering decision-useful options.
Technical round-up: June 2024
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- 26 Jun 2024
This month’s top stories include an explainer on the basis period reform, a summary of the key tax policies from the main parties’ general election 2024 manifestos; and HMRC reminds taxpayers about roll-over relief claims.
Ian Blelloch
President
The Thames Valley is a veritable melting pot of talent in all areas of practice and business (education, medical research, practice and business). As your President, please do get in touch on how we can best support you as members of the ICAEW in achieving your goals in our diverse region.
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Regional Director, London & East
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