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Library collection

The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers you a world-class collection of books, journals and electronic resources. Explore our print and online resources and find out how we can help you keep up-to-date and stay informed.

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Books

Our world-class collection covers accountancy, auditing, law, taxation, finance, business and management.

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Journals

Access key UK and international business, management, and trade titles through our Library subscriptions.

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eBooks

We offer instant, full text access to hundreds of eBook titles on key business and reference topics.

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Databases

Access specialist databases covering accounting, tax, law and company information directly or via the enquiry service.

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Historical accounting literature

ICAEW has one of the finest collections of early works on accountancy in the world, spanning the 15th to early 20th century.

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ICAEW publications

Find the latest consultations, representations, technical releases, UK Business Confidence Monitor, and Economic Insight.

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Popular resources

Engagement letters Engagement letters are a key document in the relationship between you and your client, providing a written confirmation of the work that will be carried out. The Library can provide sample wording for a wide variety of engagement letters. Model accounts The ICAEW Library & Information Service holds a collection of model financial statements and checklists. Forms and precedents The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers access to an extensive range of forms and precedents through the collection of printed works and electronic databases. Double tax treaties There are thousands of double tax treaties world-wide. The UK has double tax treaties with more than 130 countries, making it one of the world's largest networks. The Library team can help you find the treaties you need.

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Library catalogue

LibCat is the online catalogue of the ICAEW's Library and Information Service, containing details of over 45,000 books, 60,000 journal articles and other items held in the Library collection.

Once you have completed your search please contact the enquiry team if you need to see any of the items you have found.

Online articles (Business Source Corporate)

The Library provides access to full text articles from 3000 major business, trade and academic journals through the Business Source Corporate database from EBSCO.

Access to full text profiles are provided for members and registered students subject to the conditions in the terms of use statement