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ICAEW produces a range of resources to support its members' continuing professional development (CPD), from technical helpsheets and articles to webinars and courses. If you're looking for the latest financial reporting standards or ways to develop your communications skills we have something to help.

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ICAEW's Ethics CPD course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an integral part of being a successful ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
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Opinion, analysis, interviews and features on the profession examining the latest developments and the key issues affecting accountancy and the world of business.
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A-Z of CPD courses by topic

As a global leader of the finance profession, ICAEW offers a comprehensive range of learning solutions for every stage of professional development, designed for finance teams and finance leaders.
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Helpsheets

Our helpsheets reflect the guidance provided to ICAEW members on our helplines and highlight important issues for members. Access practical technical and ethical guidance, as well as FAQs.
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Ethics CPD course

ICAEW has created a free online ethics course to support members in meeting their changing continuing professional development (CPD) requirements
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How to verify CPD on icaew.com

For content on icaew.com to count towards your verifiable CPD it must be added to your digital CPD record using the AddCPD tool. The AddCPD tool appears as a round icon at the bottom right-hand side of the page. If this icon is missing then the content cannot be verified using the tool, but can count towards your unverified CPD hours.

Latest podcasts

 
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Can we unclog the local audit backlog?
  • Podcast
  • 22 Nov 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss whether the filing of local authority audited accounts will ever get back on track.
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Budget 2024: a gamble on growth
  • Podcast
  • 01 Nov 2024
In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss whether the Autumn Budget will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for business confidence and investment activity.
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How to fix VAT
  • Podcast
  • 29 Oct 2024
In this episode we’ll be talking about the problems with VAT and why ICAEW is launching a new campaign, How to Fix VAT.
Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave
Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave
  • Podcast
  • 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.
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Audit and assurance

 
Can we unclog the local audit backlog?
  • Podcast
  • 22 Nov 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss whether the filing of local authority audited accounts will ever get back on track.
FRC’s local audit review marks stop-gap amid recovery
  • Article
  • 21 Nov 2024
With trimmed-down scope in the light of efforts to reset local audit, the latest FRC report confirms that the regulator's pause on routine inspections will now cover audits up to the end of FY23/24.
The new Code of Ethics: understanding professional behaviour
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
As part of the updated Code of Ethics for 2025, the provision for professional behaviour has been reworded to reflect the modern world.
How risk management should work in local government
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
Local authority finance teams must embed risk management in decision-making processes and financial planning, as well as create a risk-aware culture across the organisation.

Videos and webinars

ISQM1 – maintaining momentum and feeling safe
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
As the ISQM 1 cycle becomes more embedded in firms we take the opportunity to discuss the impact of systems and culture in maintaining momentum. Join our panel as we consider monitoring and remediation as an essential step in the cycle and how these learnings are being used for improved quality assurance.
AUDIT AND ASSURANCE FACULTY Revised Ethical Standard 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
The FRC’s 2024 Revised Ethical Standard comes into effect on 15th December 2024. This Audit and Assurance Faculty webcast will highlight the key changes introduced in the revisions, explore some of the requirements in more detail and highlight some emerging issues for firms to consider.
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Business

What it takes to be an effective NHS CFO
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
A new statement by HFMA explains how NHS CFOs can ensure the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
Autumn Budget 2024 Fiscal Insight
  • Report
  • 25 Nov 2024
  • PDF (581kb)
Following the presentation of the Autumn Budget in October 2024, this report provides a detailed analysis on its implications for the public finances.
Geothermal energy: what’s in it for business?
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
After exploring the potential for geothermal energy in our previous article, we look at the businesses that are utilising it to their advantage.
Exclusive EXCEL COMMUNITY Top 12 Excel Combinations: 2. SUMPRODUCT OFFSET
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
In the latest instalment of his series counting down the "Top 12" of Excel function combinations, Liam Bastick considers SUMPRODUCT OFFSET.

Videos and webinars

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Webinar five: Delivering a sustainability reporting transformation
  • Webinar
  • 04 Feb 2025
Practical advice on how to approach designing and implementing a transformation to deliver improvement to sustainability reporting.
Scale-up series: Financial planning and raising finance
  • Webinar
  • 03 Dec 2024
Understand the importance of financial planning and the options available to raise finance.
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Corporate governance

Companies House reform: ID verification and its impact on accountants
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
Mike Miller, ICAEW’s Economic Crime Manager, outlines the major changes and intended timeline of implementation for Companies House identity verification.
What it takes to be an effective NHS CFO
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
A new statement by HFMA explains how NHS CFOs can ensure the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
The new Code of Ethics: understanding professional behaviour
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
As part of the updated Code of Ethics for 2025, the provision for professional behaviour has been reworded to reflect the modern world.
How risk management should work in local government
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
Local authority finance teams must embed risk management in decision-making processes and financial planning, as well as create a risk-aware culture across the organisation.

Videos and webinars

AUDIT AND ASSURANCE FACULTY Revised Ethical Standard 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
The FRC’s 2024 Revised Ethical Standard comes into effect on 15th December 2024. This Audit and Assurance Faculty webcast will highlight the key changes introduced in the revisions, explore some of the requirements in more detail and highlight some emerging issues for firms to consider.
Merging firms made simple: culture, tech, and introducing Capium 365
  • Webinar
  • 03 Oct 2024
Insight into merging accountancy firms and the practicalities of bringing together cultures and technology.
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Corporate reporting

CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY The future of accounting for intangibles: members’ insights
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
What do members think the IASB should focus on in its landmark research project on intangibles? A recent ICAEW event enabled them to put forward their views.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY The future of accounting for intangibles: modernisation
  • Article
  • 22 Nov 2024
At a recent ICAEW event, senior figures from IASB and UKEB outlined the issues affecting the recognition of intangible assets – and explained why reform is on the horizon. In the first of two articles, we explore the key points raised.
Masterclass 4: Understanding differences in reporting standards
  • Article
  • 20 Nov 2024
Jenny Blewett FCA, Head of Finance at Costello Medical shows how she has used generative AI to help her transition from reporting under IFRS to UK GAAP.
Connecting finance and sustainability: accounting for intangibles
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
In this series of articles on the journey to connecting sustainability and finance, David Wray and Marie-Josée Privyk build on their introductory white paper by taking a deeper dive on specific topics.

Videos and webinars

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Webinar five: Delivering a sustainability reporting transformation
  • Webinar
  • 04 Feb 2025
Practical advice on how to approach designing and implementing a transformation to deliver improvement to sustainability reporting.
Exclusive CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Narrative Reporting Update 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
This webinar explores developments in narrative reporting, including sustainability-related disclosures, and considers the drive for connectivity across the annual report and accounts as a whole. Topics covered include the Non-Financial and Sustainability Information statement and climate transition plan disclosures.
More

Ethics

Companies House reform: ID verification and its impact on accountants
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
Mike Miller, ICAEW’s Economic Crime Manager, outlines the major changes and intended timeline of implementation for Companies House identity verification.
Accountants must rally together to combat corruption
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
ICAEW is contributing to the battle against procurement fraud and is sharing best practices to combat corruption, which costs the global economy £2trn annually. Discover how you can make a difference.
Charities face persistent internal fraud threat, survey finds
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
Misappropriation of cash or assets by staff and volunteers and payment diversion fraud remain the most common types of fraud committed. A new report recommends robust internal controls and an anti-fraud culture.
The new Code of Ethics: understanding professional behaviour
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
As part of the updated Code of Ethics for 2025, the provision for professional behaviour has been reworded to reflect the modern world.

Videos and webinars

Cybercrime trends and the impact on the legal sector
  • Webinar
  • 21 Nov 2024
Explore the effects of cybercrime and learn strategies for strengthening your business from experts.
AUDIT AND ASSURANCE FACULTY Revised Ethical Standard 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
The FRC’s 2024 Revised Ethical Standard comes into effect on 15th December 2024. This Audit and Assurance Faculty webcast will highlight the key changes introduced in the revisions, explore some of the requirements in more detail and highlight some emerging issues for firms to consider.
More

Ethics CPD course

This free online course helps you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations, uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, and satisfy your ethics continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.

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ICAEW's Ethics CPD course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.

Personal development

 
Charities face persistent internal fraud threat, survey finds
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
Misappropriation of cash or assets by staff and volunteers and payment diversion fraud remain the most common types of fraud committed. A new report recommends robust internal controls and an anti-fraud culture.
How successful finance business partners work at local authorities
  • Article
  • 21 Nov 2024
Finance business partners play a vital bridging role between the finance team and the wider organisation.
Free CPD: soft skills for leaders
  • Article
  • 13 Nov 2024
If you’re in a leadership role, an aspiring CFO, or even a CFO looking to become CEO, having strong people skills is a top priority. ICAEW has a range of resources to boost your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours while raising your EQ.
Free CPD: essential skills for people managers
  • Article
  • 13 Nov 2024
People skills, such as the communication, empathy, flexibility and active listening, are essential for line managers wishing to lead happy, productive teams. Brush up on your soft skills with these free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) resources.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive FINANCIAL SERVICES FACULTY CASS 5 audits 2024
  • Webinar
  • 17 Oct 2024
This webinar from the Financial Services Faculty will provide helpful insights and hot topics specifically focused on CASS 5 insurance intermediary firms.
Networking positively & confidently
  • Webinar
  • 10 Oct 2024
Explore the skills and tools to help you network effectively and confidently.
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Practice management

 
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Practice assurance common findings | ISQM 1 | Changes to duty to report misconduct
  • Newsletter
  • 27 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at common findings from more than 1,500 Practice Assurance reviews; Performing a robust audit of Revenue; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; changes to duty to report misconduct, and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Staff retention | ISQM 1: Root Cause Analysis | Personal financial planning services
  • Newsletter
  • 13 Sep 2023
In this issue, we look at opportunities for staff recruitment and retention; Root Cause Analysis themes relating to ISQM 1; how you can get involved with a personal financial planning value added services focus group; a new 2023 UK GAAP accounts factsheet, and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT AML supervisory reform: Share your views | Funding and banking for SMEs
  • Newsletter
  • 30 Aug 2023
In this issue, we ask you to share your views on the AML supervisory reform consultation. We also look at seven situations that require a practising certificate; how to develop a meaningful Audit and Assurance policy; Getting started with climate reporting; ESGs and SME funding and much more.
PRACTICE DEPARTMENT Start your ethics CPD now | Helpsheets for leaving practice | Tax updates
  • Newsletter
  • 19 Jul 2023
In this issue, we look at the new, free, interactive Ethics CPD course; why sustainability reporting matters to SMEs; dispelling the common myths about charities; starting and leaving a practice; Tax in Practice July webinar and resources and much more.

Videos and webinars

ISQM1 – maintaining momentum and feeling safe
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
As the ISQM 1 cycle becomes more embedded in firms we take the opportunity to discuss the impact of systems and culture in maintaining momentum. Join our panel as we consider monitoring and remediation as an essential step in the cycle and how these learnings are being used for improved quality assurance.
Practice Hot Topics - November 2024
  • Webinar
  • 11 Nov 2024
Common enquiries and emerging issues relevant for small practitioners.
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Sustainability

 
Geothermal energy: what’s in it for business?
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
After exploring the potential for geothermal energy in our previous article, we look at the businesses that are utilising it to their advantage.
Connecting finance and sustainability: accounting for intangibles
  • Article
  • 15 Nov 2024
In this series of articles on the journey to connecting sustainability and finance, David Wray and Marie-Josée Privyk build on their introductory white paper by taking a deeper dive on specific topics.
Accounting for intangibles
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 14 Nov 2024
As sustainability reporting standards are set to take effect across Europe, many preparer questions that arise pertain to the interpretation and treatment of financial information. In this article, David Wray and Marie-Josée Privyk delve into accounting for intangibles.
Exclusive CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Narrative Reporting Update 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
This webinar explores developments in narrative reporting, including sustainability-related disclosures, and considers the drive for connectivity across the annual report and accounts as a whole. Topics covered include the Non-Financial and Sustainability Information statement and climate transition plan disclosures.

Videos and webinars

BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Webinar five: Delivering a sustainability reporting transformation
  • Webinar
  • 04 Feb 2025
Practical advice on how to approach designing and implementing a transformation to deliver improvement to sustainability reporting.
Exclusive CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Narrative Reporting Update 2024
  • Webinar
  • 14 Nov 2024
This webinar explores developments in narrative reporting, including sustainability-related disclosures, and considers the drive for connectivity across the annual report and accounts as a whole. Topics covered include the Non-Financial and Sustainability Information statement and climate transition plan disclosures.
More

Tax

 
What it takes to be an effective NHS CFO
  • Article
  • 26 Nov 2024
A new statement by HFMA explains how NHS CFOs can ensure the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
How to avoid errors when claiming double tax relief
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
HMRC has published guidance intended to reduce errors made by dual residents and their agents when claiming double tax relief in the income tax return.
HMRC nudges taxpayers to declare property income and gains
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
In its latest one-to-many campaign, HMRC is writing to taxpayers it suspects of failing to declare taxable income from property lettings and/or a taxable profit on the sale of a property.
Autumn Budget 2024 Fiscal Insight
  • Report
  • 25 Nov 2024
  • PDF (581kb)
Following the presentation of the Autumn Budget in October 2024, this report provides a detailed analysis on its implications for the public finances.

Videos and webinars

Understanding EU CBAM: What UK traders need to know
  • Webinar
  • 13 Nov 2024
Learn about the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its impact on UK traders at this free webinar from the British Chambers of Commerce.
Tackling Self Assessment and MTD for Income Tax with AutoEntry
  • Webinar
  • 07 Nov 2024
Are you ready for the pre-accounting revolution? Get ahead of MTD for ITSA prep with time-saving tools.
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Technology

 
Exclusive EXCEL COMMUNITY Top 12 Excel Combinations: 2. SUMPRODUCT OFFSET
  • Article
  • 25 Nov 2024
In the latest instalment of his series counting down the "Top 12" of Excel function combinations, Liam Bastick considers SUMPRODUCT OFFSET.
The most desired skills for AI-assisted accountants
  • Article
  • 20 Nov 2024
Speaking to recruiters and partners, we break down the types of skills that firms are trying to develop and attract, including an understanding of AI implementation and its limitations.
How to make AI work for risk and compliance
  • Article
  • 20 Nov 2024
Accounting intelligence case study: risk-management company Cential has developed several use cases for AI in the governance, risk and compliance space, with controls to ensure privacy and accuracy.
Masterclass 4: Understanding differences in reporting standards
  • Article
  • 20 Nov 2024
Jenny Blewett FCA, Head of Finance at Costello Medical shows how she has used generative AI to help her transition from reporting under IFRS to UK GAAP.

Videos and webinars

Cybercrime trends and the impact on the legal sector
  • Webinar
  • 21 Nov 2024
Explore the effects of cybercrime and learn strategies for strengthening your business from experts.
EXCEL COMMUNITY Excel Lunch and Learn series: Visualisation with Excel
  • Webinar
  • 15 Nov 2024
Transform raw data into insightful visualisations and easy-to-read reporting with our lunch and learn series of five 30 minute webinars, presented by John Tennent, Corporate Edge.
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Free CPD courses

ICAEW Ethics CPD Course – from theory to practice
The ICAEW Code of Ethics sets out the fundamental principles that govern the profession. Our course is designed to help you apply the Code of Ethics to everyday situations and uphold the highest standards of professional conduct.
Applying Professional Judgment in Audit
This interactive and practical programme enables learners to exercise good professional judgment as an integral part of the audit process.
Finance in a Digital World
Finance in a Digital World is our e-learning programme produced with Deloitte that looks at how technology is driving finance transformation.
Trustee training modules
ICAEW’s online training modules provide an overview of charity trustees’ legal and financial responsibilities and their strategic and operational considerations.

Sector specific support

ICAEW communities provide a range of resources tailored for those working within specific sectors, including live events, webinars and newsletters.

There is support for those working in charities; construction, energy, farming, manufacturing, and many more.

Alongside support for industry sectors there are also ICAEW communities for those working with small and micro businesses and in global trade.

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More CPD resources

ICAEW provides a wealth of CPD resources in various formats to suit your learning needs. 

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A-Z of CPD courses

Whether you need a two-hour update on tax or a two-day refresher on reporting standards, with more than 100 ICAEW CPD courses to choose from there will be something for you.

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Events
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ICAEW events

ICAEW's events programme brings together leading industry speakers across practice and business. Connect and network with your peers while keeping up to date with the latest developments in accountancy.

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Library and Information Service

The ICAEW Library & Information Service offers a range of services and resources, including information on accountancy in different countries and on a variety of technical subjects.

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