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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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Trade: helping clients navigate export complexity
  • 15 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Almost five years since Brexit and the complexities of EU trading are showing no sign of abating. With more regulation on the horizon, advisers may need to help clients with supply chain reviews to help them navigate complexities.
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How to futureproof your business for international trade
  • 14 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
What are the critical considerations for building a firm base for future overseas trade? Charles Platts, Chair of ICAEW’s Global Trade Community, outlines the basics.
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Deals and investment in the age of AI
  • 14 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Delivering the keynote speech at yesterday’s ICAEW Corporate Finance Faculty Annual Reception, Lord Clement-Jones highlighted the ethical considerations of AI, as Pearson scooped the prestigious Corporate Development Award.
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Ecommerce lessons from Boden’s export success
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
For fashion retailer Boden, direct to customer routes established the brand and brought a large, loyal international following in markets such as the US and Germany.
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ICAEW launches Financial Due Diligence guideline
  • 12 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Although the use of technology has revolutionised the financial due diligence process, it also brings with it certain important risks and issues that members and firms working in the deal space need to manage very carefully, best practice guideline warns.
ICAEW hosts economic growth talks with Labour
  • 11 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Professional and Business Services Council held its first meeting with the new Labour government to establish key priorities for economic growth. Here’s what was on the agenda.
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How to boost your business in global markets
  • 11 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
International Trade Week offers an array of free events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to expand your existing international sales, there’s a wealth of advice to help you.
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Economic update: stars align for November interest rate cut
  • 05 Nov 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Following the Autumn Budget, UK interest rates are expected to fall to their lowest level since May 2023. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.
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Payment scams, data hacks and Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • 31 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber round-up: the continuing payment scams and personal data attacks on individuals, key takeaways from ICAEW’s Cyber Security Awareness Month campaign, and how to safeguard your data and business from harm.
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Weak public finances put under further strain
  • 23 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The third highest fiscal deficit for the first half of a financial year emphasises the weak state of the public finances ahead of the Autumn Budget next week, although updated GDP estimates resulted in debt falling back below 100% of GDP.
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Cyber: Assessing human cyber risk in your organisation
  • 23 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber Security Awareness Month: Multiple surveys show that people are the weakest link in cyber defences. Karen Morrall ACA explains how businesses should manage and mitigate the human factor.
HMRC turns the spotlight on GDPR provisions
  • 21 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
In Spotlight 65, HMRC has alerted taxpayers to issues with provisions for potential general data protection regulation (GDPR) fines or civil claims.
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Cyber: the importance of security in supply chains
  • 16 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber Security Awareness Month: often the weakest link in a company’s cyber security infrastructure, supply chains must be tightened to avoid costly, malicious breaches.
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AI adoption challenges: an ethical dilemma for auditors
  • 16 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Artificial intelligence offers a lot of opportunities for audit firms and practitioners, but implementing AI solutions into audit functions comes with some complicated considerations.
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Ethics: how to build an ethical culture
  • 15 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
With bad company culture in the spotlight at the moment, it pays to focus on what makes a culture ethical.
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Ethics: AI in audit – transparency and third-party relationships
  • 15 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Organisations embracing AI must collaborate effectively with AI suppliers while ensuring transparency for customers. ICAEW’s Trust and Ethics team explores strategies to maintain openness and trust across this complex ecosystem.
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Ethics: understanding the risks of AI
  • 15 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Global Ethics Day: Susan Smith, Group Ethics Chair at CCAB, talks about the areas of risk that may crop up as accountants adopt more AI technologies.
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Ethics: How to ensure effective governance on AI projects
  • 15 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s Trust and Ethics team share lessons learned from practitioners, academics and standard-setters on implementing robust governance strategies for artificial intelligence tools.
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Cyber: accountants can mitigate supply chain concentration risk
  • 10 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber Security Awareness Month: does your business risk relying too heavily on a few key suppliers? Diversifying and strengthening your supply chain could be essential for long-term resilience.
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Government seeks firms’ views on high-growth global markets
  • 09 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Department for Business and Trade wants input from businesses in the professional services sector on how to drive growth in international markets.
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Cyber: is your insurance adequate in 2024?
  • 08 Oct 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Cyber Security Awareness Month: with the dynamic threat of cyber attacks and evolving regulations, businesses must ensure their cyber insurance policies are comprehensive and adaptable.
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