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E-commerce ‘must be a priority in industrial strategy’
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- 10 Sep 2024
A new report by the E-Commerce Trade Commission highlights three key opportunity areas the government should prioritise to stimulate growth as part of the industrial strategy to boost export growth for small businesses across the UK.
Mastering accountancy influence on X (formerly Twitter)
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- 26 Mar 2024
Accountancy’s top social media influencer, as ranked by #ICAEWROAR, reveals where firms are missing a trick when it comes to building an online presence.
ICAEW unveils top LinkedIn accountancy influencers
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- 29 Feb 2024
The most powerful accountancy sector influencer on LinkedIn, according to ICAEW’s ROAR rankings, explains what it takes to grow your online presence.
How ESG is shaking up accountants’ careers
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- 13 Feb 2024
Environmental, social and governance is opening up a host of new career opportunities for accountants. But how should you best develop the new skill-sets now being demanded of you?
What’s it like to… study in Mauritius?
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- 04 Jan 2024
ICAEW has been training accountants in Mauritius since 2011. We speak to three students and a recently qualified member to hear what the experience has been like for them.
Insights emails and ICAEW office closures over the festive period
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- 18 Dec 2023
This is the last email newsletter of the year; ICAEW Insights emails will resume on Wednesday 3 January 2024, kicking off with a bumper edition looking ahead to 2024.
Brewdog case shines light on procurement fraud
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- 12 Oct 2023
Beer brand CEO’s frank LinkedIn post lifts lid on actions of rogue sales agent who almost cost company 100,000 cans. Here, experts weigh in with thoughts on the wider lessons.
FCA consults on updated social media guidance
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- 05 Sep 2023
An explosion in the use of influencers to promote financial products is under the spotlight after the FCA admits current advice has failed to keep pace with the evolution of social media.
New index helps brands avoid greenwashing and greenhushing
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- 18 Jul 2023
Minding the ‘sustainability gap’ can help brands realise billions of pounds in untapped value, according to a study of differences between ESG perceptions and performance
Trial for agents to get HMRC’s response to old post
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- 11 Jul 2023
HMRC is expanding the role of the agent account manager team, which will now assist with processing post that is more than 12 months old.
Commission bid to streamline ESRS unsettles special interest bodies
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- 03 Jul 2023
Finance profession welcomes revised standards for buying companies time – but ESG thought leaders in civil society organisations weigh in with concerns and critiques.
ICAEW joins newly formed E-Commerce Trade Commission
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- 19 Jun 2023
The E-Commerce Trade Commission will support small businesses to start or grow their export business.
Big Four secure top-10 positions in brand value index
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- 17 May 2023
The index has also turned attention to why mid-tier accountancy firms are not currently using brand better in order to elevate themselves above their competition.
What if I lose my training agreement?
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- 26 Apr 2023
Losing your training agreement doesn’t have to mean the end of your ACA journey. There’s plenty of support available to help you continue on the path to qualification.
Accountancy firms: unfulfilled branding potential
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- 03 Apr 2023
A lacklustre performance by accountancy firms in the Business Superbrand rankings rings alarm bells. With current structural upheaval, the need to stand out from the competition is more important than ever.
Capital gains tax considerations for landlords
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- 17 Mar 2023
Landlords may be selling to benefit from the CGT annual exempt amount before it falls, or market conditions may be forcing a sale, but they must be prepared to meet their CGT compliance obligations, Gillian Banks advises.
Using your payments strategy to drive business growth
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- 03 Mar 2023
This article discusses the importance of developing your payment strategy, as 67% of payers will stop a purchase if they don’t like the payment methods you offer them.
Update to audit reports for branded medicines schemes
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- 02 Mar 2023
The Department of Health and ICAEW have reviewed the audit reports required under the scheme to ensure they continue to comply with International Standards on Auditing (UK).
Bishop Fleming shares its 12-year carbon reduction story
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- 25 Nov 2022
Ewan McClymont, Business Development Director at Bishop Fleming, outlines how the chartered accountancy firm has identified scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions through Net Zero Now.
The golden rules for making redundancies
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- 03 Nov 2022
Dismissing employees is an art, not a science. Some bosses have mastered it well; others fail abysmally and – thanks to social media – very publicly. We consider six things to avoid when delivering bad news.
The popcorn business catering for an international appetite
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- 21 Oct 2022
Never mind selling coals to Newcastle, Joe & Seph’s has found business growth in selling popcorn to the Americans – and others – as its export strategy pays dividends for the UK-based brand.
How can accountants channel Patagonia’s zeal for purpose?
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- 19 Oct 2022
As the clothing brand strengthens its dedication to environmental causes, we look at what accountants could do to emulate its commitment.
ICAEW calls for UK crypto asset tax reform
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- 20 Sep 2022
ICAEW highlights the difficulties taxpayers face in applying the current tax regime to crypto asset activity. It makes the case for a brand-new set of rules to apply in this area.
Why marketing is essential in a recession
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- 05 Aug 2022
The marketing budget is often one of the first to be cut when an economic downturn hits. Anna Stella, CEO of BBSA Marketing, explains why such thinking is flawed.
ICAEW calls for improvements to EU e-commerce regime
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- 02 Aug 2022
In its response to the EU Commission’s call for evidence on administrative cooperation and the fight against VAT fraud, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty focussed on the benefits of requiring a reduced number of VAT registrations within the EU.
Routes to success: the Level 7 apprenticeship
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- 04 Jul 2022
Alex Collins, Senior Business Development Manager at ICAEW, explains what sets the Level 7 Accountancy Professional apprenticeship apart for students, and shares his top tips for success.
ICAEW responds to consultation on proposed UK online sales tax
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- 25 May 2022
Taxation of the digital economy and e-commerce transactions should be considered without reference to the debate around the imbalance of business rates for ‘bricks and mortar’ businesses, says ICAEW.
My ACA journey – the learning curve
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- 04 Mar 2022
For audit trainee and ACA student Ashwini Poopalasingham, studying for and sitting her third Certificate Level exam turns out to be a far more positive experience.
Russia sanctions: reputational risk cannot be overstated
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- 04 Mar 2022
In the light of international sanctions, ICAEW members are urged to look hard at any connections with Russia among their clients and perform careful due diligence.
Tweeting your way to success
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- 20 Jan 2022
Twitter is well used as a tool for business, but how does it work for accountants? We speak to members of the accountancy Twitterati about using the social media platform to best effect.
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