ICAEW's faculties and communities offer events, resources and more to help keep you on top of your professional development. Here, we explore the range of technical specialities and industry sector support available. By joining a community or faculty you'll receive their latest content straight to your inbox.

Faculties

Audit and Assurance
The audit and assurance landscape is fast-paced and constantly changing. This internationally recognised network of professionals will help you stay informed and ahead of developments. Joining this faculty gives you access to expert advice, technical content, practical webinars and the latest best practice resources at no additional cost. Resources include the faculty's digital magazine, Audit and Beyond and monthly technical updates.

Corporate Finance
Connect with other finance professionals in advisory, investment and business. The faculty hosts seminars, events and an annual reception to help you stay on top of trends and broaden your network. Find out more about joining.

Corporate Reporting
Joining the Corporate Reporting Faculty gives you access to the standards tracker: a unique tool that allows you to quickly identify the standards applicable to a particular accounting period and directs you to relevant resources. You can also remain up-to-date on reporting requirements via the By All Accounts newsletter and through digital factsheets covering the latest developments in UK GAAP and IFRS at no additional cost to your membership. 

Financial Services
The Financial Services Faculty provides specialist support for those working in or with the banking, insurance and investment management sectors. The faculty offers guidance on how the latest regulations will impact each financial sector, alongside news and expert analysis. Find out more about joining.

Tax
The Tax Faculty will help you provide timely and accurate advice on tax legislation to your clients or firm. You can join the Tax Faculty at no additional cost and alongside a weekly enewsletter, regular webinars, a digital magazine and technical guidance, you will also benefit from its TAXconnect hotline for expert advice. 

Communities

ICAEW has more than 30 communities, spanning academia to valuations. You can view the full list for more information, but here are a selection:

Excel
It’s likely the most common tool among those in the profession, but are you using Excel to its maximum potential? By joining the Excel Community, you can develop your skills and minimise spreadsheet mishaps by accessing exclusive resources, tips and examples. 

Farming and Rural Business
Stay up to date with guidance on practical, technical, and strategic issues as part of the Farming and Rural Business Community. By joining this network, you will receive regular reports including crop, milk, and livestock prices.

Forensic & Expert Witness
The Forensic & Expert Witness Community provides essential resources, support and news on the latest technical and regulatory changes for forensic accountants and expert witnesses. You can learn about the sector’s developments via community newsletters and webinars.

Healthcare
To lead clients through the changing healthcare landscape, you’ll need to know how trusts, pharmaceuticals and practices are being affected. The Healthcare Community ensures that you’ll remain in-the-know by providing events, group discussions and access to ICAEW’s e-Library, which features resources from key sector journals. 

Internal Audit
Learn more about the issues and challenges facing internal auditors and users of internal audit by joining this dedicated community. You will also be able to access support, resources and insight from ICAEW and external experts.

Restructuring and Insolvency
With UK corporate insolvencies rising 38% since February 2023, businesses are in more need than ever of skilled practitioners. The Restructuring and Insolvency Community provides guidance, support and representation to those working in the sector. 

Solicitors
The Solicitors Community aims to help you navigate the latest changes in legal services at your firm or with clients. It provides practical guidance, tailored resources and access to key business and law journals, as well as updates on Solicitors Regulation Authority accounts rules. 

Valuation
The Valuation Community will help you navigate this increasingly complex field by providing expert insight into regulatory and technical changes. You’ll also be able to read the latest news stories and access economic and business valuation updates, as well as related events and webinars.