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Firms showcase AI across corporate finance
  • 26 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
AI across the deal process has morphed from theoretical to something that is being actively used to deliver client work. But how does it work in practice? A recent ICAEW event lifted the lid.
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The looming AI skills gap
  • 21 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
How should the UK nurture the skill sets that will underpin the AI-driven future of enterprise and accountancy? Members voiced their ideas and concerns in a round table.
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Chancellor promises ‘radical shake-up’ of regulation
  • 20 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The Better Regulation Action Plan aims to review regulation and reduce the number of regulators in order to encourage growth.
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Government confirms consultation on business growth scheme
  • 19 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
First announced in December, the Business Growth Service will serve as a one-stop shop for government advice and support, to streamline the government’s offer to small companies and to assist businesses seeking to raise finance.
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Employment Rights Bill – what proposed changes mean for you
  • 19 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
As the Employment Rights Bill continues its passage through parliament, we look at what the proposed changes mean for business.
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Have your say ahead of the Spring Statement
  • 18 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
To kickstart economic growth the government needs to accelerate infrastructure projects, ensure access to skilled workers and support investment in new technologies, says ICAEW.
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Chancellor must prioritise skills, tech and infrastructure
  • 17 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
To kickstart economic growth the government needs to accelerate infrastructure projects, ensure access to skilled workers and support investment in new technologies, says ICAEW.
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2024/25 reporting season: changes auditors must be aware of
  • 06 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
What are the revised regulations and standards auditors need to get to grips with for the current reporting season?
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Policy alignment vital to UK growth plans, says ICAEW
  • 05 Mar 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The government’s proposed Industrial Strategy is a positive approach, but unless there is greater alignment in policy areas such as tax and skills, growth will remain out of reach, warns ICAEW.
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Influencing policy to support you: February 2025
  • 27 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW representatives met with the Prime Minister’s business adviser and engaged with the Parliamentary Business and Trade Committee on industrial strategy this month, as well as sharing members’ views on technology and trade with ministers.
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How to navigate software platform migration
  • 25 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Whether driven by cost, functionality, security or compliance, software migration is a complex process that requires careful planning. ICAEW highlights key considerations for practices and businesses looking to migrate.
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Retail sector optimism shows signs of waning
  • 24 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Last summer brought hope that the retail sector had turned a corner in its recovery from the pandemic. Now, figures suggest it is back in the doldrums. Is that really the case?
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Economic update: why UK ‘stagflation’ risk is rising
  • 21 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
Underlying momentum in the UK economy remains weak despite a better than expected end to 2024. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
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Trade Strategy Review: six principles for success
  • 18 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has taken the opportunity to comment on the Trade Strategy Review, received from the Department for Business and Trade on 22 November.
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What is hindering business growth in the UK?
  • 14 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW wants to hear from its members on what they believe are the key blockers to business growth in the UK. Share your experiences today and shape our recommendations to policymakers.
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What private equity might mean for a firm’s audit status
  • 13 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
More and more accountancy and audit firms are considering PE investment, but they need to understand the impact on their audit status under ICAEW regulations and FRC rules.
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New ICAEW Code of Ethics explained: impact of technology
  • 12 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is incorporating revisions in its 2025 Code of Ethics introduced by the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants. This article covers those relating to the impact of technology on the profession.
Reminder: UK Corporate Governance Code changes
  • 07 Feb 2025
  • ICAEW Insights
The 2024 Corporate Governance Code has come into force bringing small changes in rules for the current year, but further changes are coming relating to risk and internal controls.
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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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