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The three levers for UK growth and how to trigger them
  • 05 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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DE&I critical to innovation, productivity and growth, finds EY
  • 05 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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Influencing policy to support you: January 2025
  • 31 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has made submissions to the government’s financial services and trade strategy consultations, and met MPs to discuss industrial strategy, proposed changes to apprenticeship funding and plans for growth.
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Cyber security: outlook for 2025
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
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?
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New ICAEW Code of Ethics explained: role and mindset
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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Member Insights: January 2025
  • 30 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The effects of the Autumn Budget measures are trickling through and driving a slump in business confidence, resulting in a muted appetite for investment.
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Succession planning: could an ESOT be the answer?
  • 28 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Practice owner Peter Hollis decided on an Employee Share Ownership Trust when thinking about succession planning for his practice. He explains the process and the lessons he’s learned.
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Member profile: Steve Showell, CFO, Ordnance Survey
  • 28 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
A varied career has allowed Steve Showell to chart a path to his current role as CFO of Ordnance Survey. He talks us through its plans for growth and explains how mapping is a significant driver of UK economic growth.
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ICAEW updates ethics course on AI and culture
  • 24 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has added two new units to its free ethics elearning course for members, exploring the ethical considerations of using artificial intelligence and strategies for building an ethical culture.
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Autumn Budget aftershocks squeeze UK economy
  • 22 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Economic update: the UK is struggling following a difficult Budget and turbulence in financial markets. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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IESBA launches project on firm culture and governance
  • 17 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Following a fact-finding report on accountancy firm culture and governance, the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has begun a standard-setting project to create a principles-based framework.
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Tackle audit reform and boost growth, says ICAEW CEO
  • 16 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Seven years on from the collapse of Carillion, Alan Vallance is urging the government to ‘close the chapter’ on audit and corporate governance reforms and finalise legislation this year to support the sector and deliver economic growth.
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Budget drives dramatic drop in business confidence
  • 15 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Confidence across all UK business sectors has plunged, according to ICAEW analysis, as concerns over last year’s Budget tax measures weigh heavily on the economy.
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UK government launches plan to ramp up AI growth
  • 14 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
With its AI Opportunities Action Plan, the government intends to boost economic growth with enhanced AI adoption.
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FRC outlines priorities for economic growth in 2025
  • 14 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The Financial Reporting Council has sent a letter to Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds on what it has been doing to fulfil its remit during 2024 and its plans for 2025.
ICAEW and CICPA renew ties at Beijing event
  • 13 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants have pledged to explore further exam exemptions as part of the UK Chancellor's efforts to reset economic relations with China.
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2025: a pivotal year for growth, skills and trust
  • 06 Jan 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The world leaves 2024 in a very different political and economical state than it started in. Accountants have a critical role to play in navigating this landscape, but they must embrace change, says ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance.
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Get ready: ICAEW Code of Ethics to change in 2025
  • 18 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s code is being updated to align with the Code of Ethics produced by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants.
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ICAEW fears offshoring risk if apprenticeship funding axed
  • 18 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Institute warns that new highly-skilled UK jobs are at risk of being outsourced overseas if government reforms to Level 7 apprenticeship funding go ahead.
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Corporate governance reporting under spotlight in FRC review
  • 09 Dec 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Corporate governance reporting review flags a need for more concise, outcomes-focused disclosure and enhanced reporting on risk management and internal controls.
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Boost investment with stable industrial strategy, ICAEW urges
  • 29 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s response to the consultation on the government’s modern industrial strategy includes calls for long-term policies to boost growth, a focus on skills and a security strategy to inject resilience into the economy.
Hardman Lecture shines spotlight on ‘shadow’ tax advisers
  • 29 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Government efforts to regulate the tax profession will only work if action is taken to target those advisers who don’t interact with HMRC – and don’t want to, says Ray McCann.
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Influencing policy to support you: November 2024
  • 28 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Following on from the Budget, ICAEW has been considering the government’s proposed industrial strategy, plans on audit reform and proposed changes to apprenticeships.
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What it takes to be an effective NHS CFO
  • 26 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A new statement by HFMA explains how NHS CFOs can ensure the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable healthcare services.
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Accountants must rally together to combat corruption
  • 25 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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Charities face persistent internal fraud threat, survey finds
  • 25 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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How to make AI work for risk and compliance
  • 20 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
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.
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The new Code of Ethics: understanding professional behaviour
  • 19 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
As part of the updated Code of Ethics for 2025, the provision for professional behaviour has been reworded to reflect the modern world.
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The case for action on late payments
  • 18 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A small practice round table at Chartered Accountants’ Hall, attended by Small Business Commissioner Liz Barclay, outlined the impacts of late payments on economic growth.
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How will Trump’s tariffs affect global trade?
  • 15 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
President-elect Trump says he will bring in tariffs when he takes office next January, so what will this mean for US consumers and exporters to the US?
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