Behind the Numbers Podcast

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.

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.

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.

Why are female-led startups so underfunded?

02 Aug 2024

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss gender inequality in investment.

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.

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.

Lessons in leadership from ICAEW's CEO

02 May 2024

In this special episode of Insights In Focus, we meet new ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance to discuss the leadership lessons of his career.

So you want to be a leader?

17 Apr 2024

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss how accountants can build the skills needed to take on leadership and executive roles during their careers.

Does Britain have a farming problem?

08 Mar 2024

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss how changes to the funding of British farms could affect the UK’s broader economic resilience.

Budget 2024: does it change anything?

08 Mar 2024

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget and their likely impacts on the UK economy.

Will accountants save the world? With ICAEW CEO Michael Izza

29 Feb 2024

In this Insights In Focus episode, we catch up with ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza ahead of his stepping down from his role later this month.

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.

What can we expect from 2024?

15 Dec 2023

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss what 2024 is likely to bring for businesses and their accountants.

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.

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.