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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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Latest podcasts

 
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R&D tax relief: where are we now?
  • Podcast
  • 05 Feb 2025
In recent years we’ve seen changes to the rules, to processes and to HMRC’s approach to policing claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief. In this episode we map out the current landscape to help you navigate your way through it.
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A ticking tech skills timebomb
  • Podcast
  • 31 Jan 2025
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss continuous learning around technology and artificial intelligence.
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Time to prepare for MTD and BIK
  • Podcast
  • 07 Jan 2025
In this episode we look at what taxpayers and their agents can do in the coming months to prepare.
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Trump, tariffs and EU turmoil: 2025 predictions
  • Podcast
  • 03 Jan 2025
In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we look ahead to the most significant events and trends anticipated in 2025.
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Audit and assurance

 
Meeting ISQM (UK) 1 Challenges with Root Cause Analysis Software
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
Using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve audit quality is nothing new. The ICAEW’s first significant Paper on the subject Improving audit quality using RCA will soon be 10 years old. In the decade since this paper’s publication the scrutiny on external audits has increased and ISQM (UK) 1 introduced a new requirement for firms to undertake RCA as part of their monitoring and remediation process.
PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNITY ICAEW REP 010/25 MHCLG Local Audit Reform
  • Representation
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • PDF (312kb)
A representation dated 22 January 2025 to a consultation published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on 18 December 2024.
The A-Z of sustainability
  • Article
  • 29 Jan 2025
Sustainability is a fast-moving subject area, with lots of acronyms and new standards to remember. By reading our cheat sheet, you’ll know IASB from ISSB and ISAE from ISSA.
PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNITY ICAEW REP 007/25 Code of audit practice of the Auditor General for Wales
  • Representation
  • 27 Jan 2025
  • PDF (136kb)
A representation dated 27 January 2025 to a consultation published by Audit Wales on 18 November 2024.

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

Next gen barcodes have sustainability data in sights
  • Article
  • 06 Feb 2025
The next generation of barcodes promises dynamic links to detailed product profiles, and information on origins, ingredients, environmental impact and more. Iain Walker explains how they could transform global commerce.
DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth, finds EY
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
New research produced in partnership with 11 leading diversity campaigns highlights the diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that can help to foster an inclusive culture and improve workplace equity.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Brace for EU environmental reporting rules, UK businesses urged
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
If you’re trading with European customers, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and EU Deforestation Regulations need to be on your radar so you can supply customers with relevant data.
Exclusive VALUATION COMMUNITY M J Isaac and TSD Tan and Cardiff City Football Club (Holdings) Limited [2022] EWHC 2023
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
Not always a beautiful game, part 3.

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: Build a positive culture and team
  • Webinar
  • 24 Jan 2025
Understand the importance of building a healthy culture and attracting the right people.
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Corporate governance

The three levers for UK growth and how to trigger them
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
ICAEW took part in a Fabian Society event that outlined the UK’s needs when it comes to stimulating growth. Several trends emerged from the discussions.
DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth, finds EY
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
New research produced in partnership with 11 leading diversity campaigns highlights the diversity, equity and inclusion strategies that can help to foster an inclusive culture and improve workplace equity.
PUBLIC SECTOR COMMUNITY ICAEW REP 010/25 MHCLG Local Audit Reform
  • Representation
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • PDF (312kb)
A representation dated 22 January 2025 to a consultation published by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) on 18 December 2024.
New ICAEW Code of Ethics explained: role and mindset
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2025
ICAEW is required to incorporate revisions to its Code of Ethics introduced by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. This article summarises revisions concerning the role and mindset expected of professional accountants.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY Should boards have a sustainability committee?
  • Webinar
  • 29 Jan 2025
Find out what investors and other key stakeholders think.
Exclusive CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMUNITY Supporting the board: Shadow boards and advisory committees
  • Webinar
  • 27 Nov 2024
Explore how shadow boards or advisory committees can keep your business at the forefront of progress.
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Corporate reporting

Exclusive TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES FRS 102 amendments - other changes
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 31 Jan 2025
Technical helpsheet providing practical tips for implementing amendments to FRS 102 introduced by the UK GAAP Periodic Review 2024. It covers updates on cash flows, financial instruments, business combinations, share-based payments, and income tax.
Exclusive TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES FRS 102 amendments – section 1A
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 31 Jan 2025
Technical helpsheet explaining the 2024 amendments to FRS 102 Section 1A, effective from January 2026. Key changes include expanded related party disclosures, additional requirements for leases, revenue recognition, share-based payments, and taxation for small companies.
The A-Z of sustainability
  • Article
  • 29 Jan 2025
Sustainability is a fast-moving subject area, with lots of acronyms and new standards to remember. By reading our cheat sheet, you’ll know IASB from ISSB and ISAE from ISSA.
The role and mindset expected of professional accountants
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 27 Jan 2025
An overview of the key revisions to the 2025 edition of ICAEW's Code of Ethics which are intended to promote the role and mindset expected of all professional accountants.

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 Preparing for the 2024/25 reporting season
  • Webinar
  • 03 Dec 2024
This webinar looks at hot topics for preparers ahead of the 2024/25 reporting season, including areas identified in the FRC’s Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2023/24. Tips on how to achieve high quality reports are also provided.
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Ethics

The road to crypto regulation
  • Article
  • 06 Feb 2025
The Financial Conduct Authority is set to develop regulation of the cryptoasset sector and highlights the importance of industry feedback as the number of UK individuals owning crypto rises.
How can tech help accountants tackle AML procedures?
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
Technology platforms can be immensely useful for rationalising AML work, says ICAEW’s Michelle Giddings, but they won’t necessarily be the answer for every type of firm.
HMRC has 39 corporate criminal offences investigations underway
  • Article
  • 03 Feb 2025
HMRC’s latest biannual freedom of information release highlights the need to have procedures in place to identify and mitigate tax evasion facilitation risks, says ICAEW.
Cyber security: outlook for 2025
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2025
Cyber resilience is a key concern for governments, with many exploring ways to address the cyber threat and promote national resilience. What is the outlook for 2025?

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.
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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

 
Ten ways to bounce back after being made redundant
  • Article
  • 30 Jan 2025
It’s understandable to be concerned about the threat of redundancy. Fortunately, there is plenty of support and guidance available if it happens to you, helping you find your next career opportunity.
The headhunter’s view: AI means it’s time to get personal
  • Article
  • 29 Jan 2025
AI is coming for parts of your job, but if you can’t beat them, join them, says Mark Freebairn.
Charities brace for Economic Crime Act impact
  • Article
  • 21 Jan 2025
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act has corporate criminal fraud and economic crime in its sights. But the impact on charities is not to be underestimated. We examine the implications.
New guidance addresses charity investment governance issues
  • Article
  • 17 Jan 2025
Sector-developed best practice aims to help charities navigate potential conflict between their investments and charitable objectives.

Videos and webinars

Exclusive How to make a portfolio career work for you
  • Webinar
  • 04 Dec 2024
Aimed at those considering a move into an independent portfolio or fractional career, this webinar explores what the jobs market looks like in late 2024, how best to track down positions, and how much you can expect to earn. The main focus is on fractional and portfolio finance roles in the SME sector.
Exclusive Key coaching skills for modern leaders
  • Webinar
  • 28 Nov 2024
Discover how good coaching can be used by modern leaders to empower their individual team members and teams to reach their full potential and adapt in an ever-changing world.
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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

 
Next gen barcodes have sustainability data in sights
  • Article
  • 06 Feb 2025
The next generation of barcodes promises dynamic links to detailed product profiles, and information on origins, ingredients, environmental impact and more. Iain Walker explains how they could transform global commerce.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Brace for EU environmental reporting rules, UK businesses urged
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
If you’re trading with European customers, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and EU Deforestation Regulations need to be on your radar so you can supply customers with relevant data.
Why accountants are critical for ESG accounting
  • Article
  • 03 Feb 2025
Addressing the World Forum of Accountants, ICAEW President Malcolm Bacchus highlighted the need for collaboration in developing ESG accounting that is needed for a sustainable future.
New free sustainability course for ICAEW members
  • Article
  • 03 Feb 2025
ICAEW has designed the Sustainability Accelerator Programme to offer chartered accountants practical tools and support on building the business case for sustainability, ESG reporting, risk management and more.

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.
New international sustainability assurance standards
  • Event
  • 23 Jan 2025
Join us for this special event on 3 March to learn about the new ISSA 5000 and IESSA standards, what they mean for you, and how to implement them practically.
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Tax

 
R&D tax relief: where are we now?
  • Podcast
  • 05 Feb 2025
In recent years we’ve seen changes to the rules, to processes and to HMRC’s approach to policing claims for research and development (R&D) tax relief. In this episode we map out the current landscape to help you navigate your way through it.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Brace for EU environmental reporting rules, UK businesses urged
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
If you’re trading with European customers, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and EU Deforestation Regulations need to be on your radar so you can supply customers with relevant data.
Over one million taxpayers may face £100 penalty
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
HMRC estimates that 1.1 million taxpayers missed the 31 January 2025 deadline for filing their 2023/24 tax return. ICAEW explains the penalties, and why late filers should consider whether an easement applies, or if they have grounds to appeal.
Tax news in brief 4 February 2025
  • Article
  • 04 Feb 2025
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 4 February 2025, including: an increase in the statutory payments recovery rate for smaller businesses; and ICAEW’s response to a consultation of expanding tax conditionality.

Videos and webinars

What is professional conduct in relation to taxation?
  • Video
  • 03 Feb 2025
Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation sets out the fundamental principles and standards for tax planning that all members, affiliates and students who practise in tax must follow. We explain the basics in a new video.
What is Making Tax Digital for income tax?
  • Video
  • 17 Jan 2025
The government is working to digitalise the tax system, and Making Tax Digital for income tax is a key part of this strategy. We explain the basics in a new video.
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Technology

 
The road to crypto regulation
  • Article
  • 06 Feb 2025
The Financial Conduct Authority is set to develop regulation of the cryptoasset sector and highlights the importance of industry feedback as the number of UK individuals owning crypto rises.
Meeting ISQM (UK) 1 Challenges with Root Cause Analysis Software
  • Article
  • 05 Feb 2025
Using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to improve audit quality is nothing new. The ICAEW’s first significant Paper on the subject Improving audit quality using RCA will soon be 10 years old. In the decade since this paper’s publication the scrutiny on external audits has increased and ISQM (UK) 1 introduced a new requirement for firms to undertake RCA as part of their monitoring and remediation process.
A ticking tech skills timebomb
  • Podcast
  • 31 Jan 2025
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss continuous learning around technology and artificial intelligence.
Testing MTD for income tax: an accountant’s perspective
  • Article
  • 31 Jan 2025
While submitting quarterly updates is “smooth and straightforward”, HMRC must resolve the disconnect between that process and the annual return, says Aaron Patrick of Boffix.

Videos and webinars

Excel Tips & Tricks Live - your questions answered (January 2025)
  • Webinar
  • 29 Jan 2025
Ian Pay, ICAEW Head of Data Analytics and Tech and James Berridge, Director - Data Analytics, Saffery LLP, will be on hand to answer your Excel dilemmas with live Excel demonstrations.
What is Making Tax Digital for income tax?
  • Video
  • 17 Jan 2025
The government is working to digitalise the tax system, and Making Tax Digital for income tax is a key part of this strategy. We explain the basics in a new video.
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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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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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