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SMES: mind the productivity gap
  • 27 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK small business productivity gap is narrowing as the best-performing regions dip and typically poor-performing regions step up. We ask: what’s the task at hand for the next government?
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IoD code of conduct for directors needs teeth, ICAEW warns
  • 26 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW expresses concerns about the effectiveness of a voluntary code with no enforcement mechanism or register of signatories.
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Supply chain: a cyber vulnerability blind spot
  • 24 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The supply chain is highlighted as the new frontier for cybercrime. Although activity can be outsourced, responsibility and accountability cannot, experts warn.
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Election 2024: do the manifestos reflect the profession’s priorities?
  • 14 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The major political parties have released their manifestos. Have they been listening to recommendations from ICAEW and its members?
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Social Mobility Day puts spotlight on Access Accountancy
  • 13 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Greater support for charity will enable the profession to be fully open to people from lower socio-economic backgrounds, says ICAEW Chief Operating Officer Sharron Gunn.
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European Union launches new AI Office
  • 11 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The EU is set to open its AI Office following the application of its recent world-first comprehensive law on Artificial Intelligence.
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Economic update: short-term gain masks underlying pain
  • 03 Jun 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Significant challenges remain despite the UK’s exit from recession. Ahead of next month’s general election, ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the key points to watch.
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Influencing policy to support you: May 2024
  • 31 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has been meeting with MPs to discuss economic growth and the opportunities offered by technology, as well as giving evidence to parliament on audit reform and the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia.
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ICAEW Member Insights: May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A recent ICAEW economic summit provided an opportunity to delve into some of the more pressing challenges and opportunities identified by ICAEW members.
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IESBA delegation talks ethics strategy with ICAEW
  • 24 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Key figures from IESBA and ICAEW meet to discuss important developments in the ethics space and explore areas of mutual interest and joint cooperation.
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General election offers chance to restore UK resilience
  • 24 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW urges political parties to focus on the actions needed to renew the economy and ensure the UK is the best place to start, run and grow a business.
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Profit warnings rise as macroeconomic pressures continue
  • 17 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Contract cancellations and delays, higher costs and weaker consumer confidence lead to significant increase in companies warning about lower-than-forecasted profits.
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BoE’s bank rate battle plan
  • 16 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Bank of England’s Chief Economist lays out three key metrics for assessing when to shift the bank rate as it sets its sights on an inflation rate of 2% this year.
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How to reap the benefits of a shadow board
  • 16 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
A turbulent business environment is galvanising support for the concept of the shadow board. A new ICAEW guide explains how they work, how your organisation might benefit and the main considerations for setting one up.
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Step up on innovation, advisers are urged
  • 15 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Summit organiser says that a greater understanding of the innovation ecosystem is needed in order to help clients capitalise on economic opportunities.
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Ethical AI use: the way forward
  • 10 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Ahead of the launch of ICAEW’s AI and Ethics CPD module, a series of round tables have highlighted how effective mitigations are needed to ensure AI can be used appropriately and effectively.
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Corporate data: a new type of intangible
  • 08 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Research by ICAEW and the China Accounting Standard Committee highlights the challenges of accounting for corporate data resources and suggests a new framework for their treatment in financial statements.
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New course helps accountants hone professional judgement
  • 02 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Free to members, the elearning path has emerged from joint work between ICAEW and Professor Sir Andrew Likierman – one of the world’s top experts on judgement.
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Economic update: UK outlook tough despite imminent recession exit
  • 02 May 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
UK poised to emerge from recession as business confidence hits two-year high. However, emerging challenges may hinder progress. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the key points to watch.
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ICAEW Member Insights: April 2024
  • 30 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Optimism is rising but members yearn for certainty and stability to help them make business decisions, with labour market issues, late payment and access to finance among the key concerns.
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IESBA strategy aims to rebuild trust in accountancy
  • 25 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Ambitious four-year work plan puts ethics at the heart of corporate decision-making to help the profession recover from recent scandals and regain public trust.
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ICAEW: business confidence triples in Q1
  • 24 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The latest Business Confidence Monitor finds UK business confidence on the rise, signalling a rebound from pandemic lows
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Why the tone of whistleblowing policies matters
  • 23 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Staff need support to speak up about unethical practices in the workplace – we look at how to create effective whistleblowing policies that break down barriers.
Baltimore disaster highlights need for supply chain resilience
  • 22 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The Baltimore bridge accident shows that many unforeseen issues have the potential to disrupt supply chains. What should finance teams do to mitigate the risks?
How to set the tone as an ethical leader
  • 17 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Going beyond the buzzwords to build a tangible, ethical culture means securing buy-in from every level of management and thinking carefully about recognition and reward.
Public/private sector collaboration key to fighting corruption
  • 12 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Closer working ties between businesses and enforcement agencies will boost the battle against corruption, expert speakers at a recent IFAC event agree.
Economic update: why the recession may soon be over
  • 08 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
The UK’s recession appears to be ending with cuts to summer interest rate likely. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the key points to watch.
How business should approach fraud risk
  • 02 Apr 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
Fraud volumes and values are rising annually. But new rules and governance regulations hope to help prevent business fraud before it happens and detect it when it does.
We need audit reform from our next government
  • 28 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW has given evidence to the Business and Trade Committee on the challenges of audit and corporate governance reform. Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, explains what’s needed.
Members needed to shape guidance on AI ethics
  • 28 Mar 2024
  • ICAEW Insights
ICAEW is developing CPD modules on artificial intelligence and ethics – and would like your input on their structure.
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