ICAEW’s Technical Committees, Boards and Advisory Groups play a key role in exploring the latest developments in accountancy – from tax simplification and audit reform, to artificial intelligence and the transition to net zero.

These groups are made up of ICAEW members who volunteer their time and expertise to support ICAEW staff in responding to policymakers and regulators, as well as shaping ICAEW’s strategy in these key areas and developing support for members.

Alongside committees supporting the work of each of ICAEW’s faculties, there are volunteering opportunities on corporate governance, ethics and sustainability, as well as to share perspectives from industry and practice.

What’s involved?

While the exact duties of volunteers vary with each committee and advisory group, members can typically expect to be asked to:

• attend regular meetings;
• discuss technical areas and changes;
• share feedback from peers; and
• help draft responses to technical consultations.

In some instances, members can be asked to attend forums held, for example, by government departments and regulators, including HMRC and the FRC, to discuss technical developments.

Contributing to CPD

Under ICAEW’s CPD Regulations, ICAEW members are required to complete a minimum number of hours of professional development each year. Such CPD must be relevant to their role and meet their learning needs.

For those volunteering on ICAEW’s committees, some of the activities they are involved in are likely to be enhancing their knowledge and therefore meeting these requirements. Examples could include participating in discussions and meetings about technical developments or supporting the drafting of guidance. In particular, this is likely to be the case when the issues being scrutinised are emerging technical areas or new legislation.

Evidence of completion of these activities (necessary for them to qualify as verifiable CPD activities) include meeting minutes, agendas, written responses and feedback.

ICAEW members wishing to include these activities as verifiable CPD would need to retain emails, documents or PDFs, for inclusion as evidence within their CPD Record.

Get involved

You can find details of all our committees in our governance webpages, including their key focus and activities, as well as current vacancies.