From the Employment Rights Bill to impending EU Pay Transparency Directive, what are the challenges facing organisations as efforts to tackle gender equity ramp up?
With (another) busy year ahead for payroll professionals, Ian Holloway picks out five developments that you need to know about and gives tips on how to manage them.
Are you in need of extra support or advice on an issue you’re dealing with in your public sector-facing role? ICAEW and CIPFA offer a wide range of support to members working in or advising the public sector.
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.
It may not be as simple as the BMA suggests, and practices may well not be subject to a legal obligation to backdate any pay award, even if funding is notionally provided for them to do so.
The premier accountancy influencer on X, as ranked by #ICAEWROAR, explains why those professionals not making their voices heard on social media are missing a trick.
Oliver Stephens, associate director at Headpoint Advisors, is firmly focused on delivering market-leading international M&A advice to mid-market companies across the UK.
In the second of two articles on employee ownership trusts (EOTs), Nick Wright explores the capital gains tax exemption for the shareholders of the trading company and the income tax exemption for employees receiving bonuses.
Last month, I was invited by the ICAEW to deliver a webinar on how to attract and retain talent in three steps. This topic continues to be a major problem for law firms and accountancy practices across the UK. According to Gallup, disengaged employees is costing the UK economy £256 billion a year, which means that three out of five of your employees is a financial drain on your business.
While we have a lot to celebrate in the Charity Community (more on that later!), I’m all too aware how difficult this year has been for many charities. Ongoing global conflicts have intensified the need for humanitarian aid, while also driving up energy and commodity prices. Domestically, inflation has increased operating costs, making it increasingly difficult for charities to balance their books as they attempt to meet the demand for food banks, shelter and mental health services.
Highlights from the broader tax news for the week ending 4 December 2024, including: a reminder to pay simple assessment tax bills; a warning to look out for self assessment tax scams; and further information on the changes to agricultural property relief.
The Autumn Budget met with much criticism by members, with the impact of employers’ national insurance and the national living wage dominating feedback. Meanwhile, announcements on business rates and incentives for growth were conspicuous by their absence.
What changed in the revised ISA 315 auditing standard and how have auditors found applying the revised standard in practice? This article provides free continuing professional development (CPD) verifiable reading and webinars on the topic.
Accolade acknowledges disability changemaker Natalie Hiller’s decade of devotion to tackling workplace stigma and raising the profile of experiences of disabled people. But more needs to be done, she says.
If you’re in a leadership role, an aspiring CFO, or even a CFO looking to become CEO, having strong people skills is essential for success. ICAEW has a range of resources to boost your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours while raising your EQ.
People skills, such as the communication, empathy, flexibility and active listening, are essential for line managers wishing to lead happy, productive teams. Brush up on your soft skills with these free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) resources.
A recent survey revealed that nine out of 10 global executives believe soft skills to be more important than ever, with communication topping the list of sought-after skills for 2024. Use your Continued Professional Development (CPD) hours to build your communication confidence.
Kristine Chong, associate director at Salonica Group, loves rising to the challenge of investing in minority-led businesses, from the start of a deal to completion.
In today’s digital age, charities are increasingly reliant on technology to manage donations, communicate with stakeholders, and deliver services. However, this growing reliance on online systems also exposes them to significant cyber threats. Finance professionals and trustees play a crucial role in ensuring their organization’s cybersecurity, yet many lack the resources or expertise to address vulnerabilities effectively.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to fundamentally reset the government’s relationship with civil society and tackle social and economic challenges in a trusted partnership. In this article, we look at the government’s plans, how you can get involved and how the Autumn Budget has affected these plans.
Is your charity operating with a ‘blood, sweat and tears finance function’, which marginally meets the informational requirements of internal customers and legal reporting requirements, but do so with great pain and effort? If this sounds familiar, then it might be time to consider upgrading your accounting systems. This is crucially important because the quality of a charity’s accounting and reporting is directly linked to its future sustainability.
As part of Trustees’ Week 2024 (4-8 November) Sophie Hamlet, an audit manager at Grant Thornton, explains why her motivation for being a charity trustee isn’t just about giving something back.
ICAEW members who volunteer as charity trustees must complete training each year that is specific to those duties, under ICAEW's CPD regulations. The Charity Community provides you with many cost-free CPD options, including our annual CPD course for charity trustees. Find out what we cover on the 2024-25 course, where to find it and how this differs from our Trustee Training Modules.
After much of the Budget was trailed ahead of time (to the chagrin of the Speaker of the House of Commons), there was a risk that the Budget would not contain any provisions not yet floated in the media. The Chancellor did manage to spring a couple of surprises but, sadly, no great relief or support specifically for charities was announced.
In difficult times, it can be a radical but essential act to take time out of your busy calendar to step back, gain perspective and re-focus your efforts as a charity finance professional or volunteer. Kickstart the year with up to 8 hours of verifiable CPD with our virtual flagship Conference for the not-for-profit sector.
With a primary purpose to ease hardships among people in disaster areas, anti-poverty charity Fashion for Relief launched with great promise – but fell prey to financial mismanagement.
Having built her corporate finance foundations, Gresham House Ventures investment director Maya Ward is now well positioned to build an investment career with a focus on healthcare.
Making it easy for your staff to juggle family commitment alongside their jobs will reap rewards. In this National Work Life Week, we offer tips on meaningful family-friendly strategies that should be on your radar.
On today’s World Mental Health Day, caba – the occupational charity for ICAEW members and their families – offers tips to help improve your well-being in the workplace.
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty sets out the processes for employers to follow to avoid complications when changing payroll IDs (PIDs), software provider or payroll agent.
The finance profession needs to help transform how organisations make decisions that ensure natural, human and social capital are properly considered. ICAEW Chief Executive Alan Vallance urges members to shape new guidance.
The number of women in senior roles at ICAEW continues to increase, as the institute delivers on its pledge for a gender balance across financial services.
Over 80 percent of Charity Community members working with small charities report that financial difficulties are one of the three most pressing issues for their charity. This was followed by nearly 60 percent reporting that they struggled to recruit trustees with diverse skills to their charities’ boards.
ICAEW members in the charity sector bemoan the disproportionate impact of regulation on smaller charities, as they face tight funding and soaring demand for their services. We look at major areas of concern.
As we celebrate National Inclusion Week (23-29 September), opportunities for ICAEW members to help remove social barriers to success are plentiful, working together as a profession to have a greater impact.
Alison Dungworth, Subject Matter Expert for the Portfolio Careers Community, and Sara Daw, Group CEO of the CFO Centre, answer your questions from the latest webinar for the Portfolio Careers Community.
