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Strategy, risk and innovation

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Read our latest features and articles on strategy, risk and innovation.
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How to make AI work for risk and compliance
  • Article
  • 20 Nov 2024
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.
Adele Taylor, Director of Finance & Customer Services, Cheshire East Council
How risk management should work in local government
  • Article
  • 19 Nov 2024
Local authority finance teams must embed risk management in decision-making processes and financial planning, as well as create a risk-aware culture across the organisation.
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Cyber: accountants can mitigate supply chain concentration risk
  • Article
  • 10 Oct 2024
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.
Why cyber risk management?
  • Article
  • 09 Oct 2024
Managing cyber risk is a complex ever-evolving field, with numerous interconnected elements that must be considered to ensure comprehensive protection.
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Accountancy bodies work together to accelerate action on nature
  • Article
  • 08 Oct 2024
A new report outlines the efforts of ICAEW and its international partners to deliver on commitments to address the global nature crisis.
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Cyber: is your insurance adequate in 2024?
  • Article
  • 08 Oct 2024
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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AI risks in insurance – the spectre of the uninsurable
  • Article
  • 07 Oct 2024
Polly Tsang discusses some of the ethical issues of deploying AI in the insurance industry that emerged from a recent ICAEW round table around the ethical considerations of AI use cases in financial services.
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Now cybercriminals can buy the tools to fool you
  • Article
  • 07 Oct 2024
Cyber Security Awareness Month: With phishing attacks becoming increasingly commercialised, businesses need to do everything they can to help employees spot the danger, writes cybercrime journalist Chris Price.
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Topics in depth

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Business mediation
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Information and practical guidance on business dispute resolution.
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Innovation
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Innovation is key to improving productivity and efficiency.
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Outsourcing
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Find out more about outsourcing business processes.
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Planning
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Clarify and understand your objectives.
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Restructuring and turnarounds
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Resources to help your business through restructuring or insolvency interventions.
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Risk management
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Resources to help you manage risk and carry out business continuity planning for your organisation.
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Steering your business through a recession
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Resources to help you steer your business through difficult economic times.
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Strategy
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Defining your company's approach to business.

Webinars and recordings

Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave
  • Podcast
  • 18 Oct 2024
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss how the use of new technologies by criminals is putting businesses at risk.
Exclusive Risk management considerations for SMEs in challenging market conditions
  • Webinar
  • 14 Oct 2022
ICAEW Small and Micro Business Community webinar providing an in-depth overview of the SME market, the current economic conditions and challenges being faced and the specific risks SMEs are facing when starting up.
An introduction to machine learning
  • Webinar
  • 28 Sep 2021
This webinar explores simple examples of machine learning and the opportunities for applying machine learning in your business.
Building an innovative team
  • Webinar
  • 05 Jul 2021
This webinar from the Business and Management Faculty will explore what is meant by innovation, and the expectations from an innovative team.
Climate change and TCFD – The role of internal audit
  • Webinar
  • 02 Jul 2021
This webinar explores what TCFD means to organisations and how internal auditors must develop their skills to help their organisations adapt.
Managing bribery and corruption in a downturn
  • Webinar
  • 10 May 2021
This joint webinar from the Business and Management Faculty and Fraud Advisory Panel, will provide a timely update on the current risks to business and how to safeguard against them.
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Training courses

Our business environment and business performance courses cover topics including risk management for finance professionals, fraud and corruption risks, contractual risk, cyber risk, ESG risk and business strategy training.
A-Z of CPD courses by topic As a global leader of the finance profession, ICAEW offers a comprehensive range of learning solutions for every stage of professional development, designed for finance teams and finance leaders.

eBooks

The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers. eBooks are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. If you are unable to access an eBook, please see our Help and support advice or contact library@icaew.com.

Exclusive Anyone can do it: building Coffee Republic from our kitchen table
  • eBook
  • 2004
  • Sahar Hashemi, Bobby Hashemi
  • Capstone
Takes the reader step by step through every aspect of starting and growing a business.
Exclusive Building a resilient organisation
  • eBook
  • 2014
  • James Crask, Charley Newnham, Jack Armstrong, Paul Robertson
  • ICSA Publishing
How to build a prosperous and sustainable business.
Exclusive Business continuity strategies
  • eBook
  • 2006
  • Kenneth N. Myers
  • Wiley
A practical guide to protecting against unplanned disasters.
Exclusive Business insights China: practical advice on operational strategy and risk management (2nd edition)
  • eBook
  • 2011
  • Jonathan Reuvid
  • Kogan Page
Provides practical advice on setting up and managing business in China.
Exclusive Business plans that work
  • eBook
  • 2004
  • Jeffry Timmons, Andrew Zacharakis, Stephen Spinelli
  • McGraw-Hill
A guide for small businesses to writing a successful business plan.
Exclusive Competing in tough times: business lessons from L.L.Bean, Trader Joe's, Costco, and other world-class retailers
  • eBook
  • 2010
  • Barry Berman
  • Pearson
A guide to winning business strategies for retailers.
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Business press

The ICAEW Library & Information Service provides access to leading business, finance and management journals. These journals are available to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users subject to suppliers' terms of use.
Exclusive How robust is your climate governance?
  • Article
  • 01 Nov 2024
  • Lynn S. Paine, Suraj Srinivasan
This article identifies eight hallmarks of meaningful climate oversight — and the challenges associated with each. It is based on interviews with 20 directors who hold leadership positions on the boards of S&P 500 companies.
Exclusive Data management trends: privacy, security and AI
  • Article
  • 29 Jul 2024
  • Gary L Boomer
This article discusses the importance of data management for accountancy firms, focusing on the trends of privacy, security, and artificial intelligence (AI). It highlights the challenges posed by cyberthreats and regulatory requirements, emphasizing the need to prioritize privacy and security measures. The article suggests strategies such as data encryption, cybersecurity measures, and staff training to enhance data management. It also recommends leveraging AI tools for automation, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
Exclusive AI in retail: Cutting-edge solutions for modern challenges
  • Article
  • 16 Jul 2024
  • Shelby Hiter
In today's hyper-competitive retail landscape, retailers are increasingly using AI to gain advantage. AI can enhance retail operations in a growing number of ways including boosting customer engagement, improving sales and marketing strategies, optimising inventory management, streamlining supply chains and providing advanced data analytics and insights. A range of AI tools and technologies for retailers are explored with examples of how leading brands are using AI.
Exclusive AI at the crossroads: Revamping board structures for effective governance.
  • Article
  • 01 Apr 2024
  • Tom Petro
The article focuses on the dilemma faced by corporate boards regarding the oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, questioning which committee is best suited for governing AI's multifaceted risks. The author explores potential contenders for this role, including the risk management committee, a dedicated AI governance committee, and the technology committee, each offering unique expertise and perspectives tailored to the challenges posed by AI governance.
Exclusive Half empty, or half full?
  • Article
  • 01 Apr 2024
  • Daniel hood
The article provides an overview of the current state of the accounting profession, offering perspectives from senior leaders of top accounting firms. These leaders acknowledge that the profession is facing both challenges and opportunities. They discuss the potential benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements and the shortage of accountants. Despite these challenges, firm leaders believe that overcoming them will lead to success. They also emphasize the positive economic environment and the chance to provide more valuable services and embrace innovation. . The article highlights the...
Exclusive Noted leader underscores the necessity of evolution
  • Article
  • 01 Feb 2024
An interview with Tabitha Scott, who has over 20 years of experience leading corporate innovation and sustainability initiatives. She shares her insights on business evolution and innovation, including the best way to run innovation programs to gather ideas from employees.
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Online magazines

Some online journal titles are available only to logged-in ICAEW members, ACA students and other entitled users. To view the full range of titles available to you, please log in.
Audit & Risk
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  • Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors
Magazine published six times a year by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. Includes news, opinion and feature articles on internal audit.
Business Insurance
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  • Business Insurance Holdings, Inc.
American magazine for executives concerned about risk and its impact on their business, covering core issues such as property and casualty insurance.
Continuity Insurance and Risk
  • Website
  • Perspective Publishing Limited
Magazine for risk management, business continuity and commercial insurance purchasers.
Strategic Risk
  • Website
  • Newsquest Media Group
Risk management journal focused on Europe. Includes breaking news, comment and analysis.
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Articles and books in the ICAEW Library collection

The collection of the ICAEW Library & Information Service includes a range of articles, books and reports on strategy, risk and innovation. Use the links below to see what we have available to request in our Library catalogue (Libcat).
Business model innovation: a blueprint for strategic change
  • Library book
  • 2024
  • C. Velu
  • Cambridge University Press
This book identifies new business models capable of creating sustainable competitive advantage, and guides readers through their implementation. The author sets out numerous real-world examples which illustrate key issues.
Operational risk management in financial services: a practical guide to establishing effective solutions
  • Library book
  • 2022
  • E.Pykhova
  • Kogan Page
This practical guide includes appendixes containing an operational risk champion role description, example operational risk event reporting template, ORA template and table of 50 key risk indicators.
Risk and compliance: questions and answers
  • Library book
  • 2022
  • R.Atkinson
  • Law Society Publishing
Provides practical guidance on points that those tasked with risk and compliance in their firm or business need to consider, with 200 questions and answers. Sections cover anti-money laundering, financial crime and regulation and compliance: including SRA accounts rules and compliance questions for running a law firm.
Sustainability accounting and accountability, 3rd ed.
  • Library book
  • 2022
  • M. Laine, H. Tregidga, J. Unerman
  • Routledge
This book provides a comprehensive overview of sustainability accounting and accountability. Topics covered include management accounting and organisational decision-making, sustainability reporting frameworks and practices, as well as ESG-investments, financial markets and risk management.
Risk management update for accountants and tax advisers
  • Library book
  • 2021
  • K.Eckstein
  • LexisNexis
A Tolley's Tax Digest on getting risk management processes right. Covers: planning for the client retainer; how to get the retainer right; retainer creep; liability caps; consumers; disputes within clients; termination of the retainer; fee disputes; and common causes of claims & how to prevent them.
Strategy: an international perspective
  • Library book
  • 2020
  • B. De Wit
  • Cengage Learning EMEA
This book covers the many perspectives in the field of corporate strategy, navigating readers through contrasting viewpoints to encourage discussion and debate.

To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to borrowing books.

You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports through our document supply service.

External resources - Organisations

Association of Insurance and Risk Managers (AIRMIC)
  • Website
Members’ association supporting those responsible for risk management and insurance within their own companies.
European Business and Innovation Centre Network (EBN)
  • Website
The EBN's Business and Innovation Centres offer advice, mentoring, workspace, and networking opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses in environments designed to stimulate innovation.
Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP)
  • Website
Independent association of risk management practitioners and researchers. The news and resources section includes research, white papers, webcasts and a digital library (free site registration required for member only content).
Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE)
  • Website
Organisation aiming to advance research, education and policy in the field of small businesses and entrepreneurship in the UK.
The National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)
  • Website
Created in 1998 to support and promote talent, innovation and creativity. The website offers practical advice for innovation projects and opportunities for business funding.
The Risk Coalition
  • Website
An association of not-for-profit professional bodies and membership organisations committed to raising the standards of risk management in the UK.
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ICAEW accepts no responsibility for the content on any site to which a hypertext link from this site exists. The links are provided 'as is' with no warranty, express or implied, for the information provided within them. Please see the full copyright and disclaimer notice.

External resources - Guides and publications

EY/IIF Global bank risk management survey
  • Website
  • 2024
  • EY
Annual survey looking at how banks are addressing current threats. The 13th edition of the survey explores how the CRO role has expanded and evolved to incorporate more issues, with cyber again being the top risk priority.
Global risk management survey - 12th edition
  • Website
  • 2021
  • Deloitte
Deloitte survey assessing the state of risk management in financial institutions around the world. The 12th edition was conducted during March to September 2020, with respondents answering questions about the most important trends and challenges for their institutions over the next two years.
Guidance: Raising the bar
  • Website
  • 2019
  • The Risk Coalition
Principles-based guidance for board risk committees and risk functions in the UK financial services sector from the Risk Coalition.
IFAC Governance & Risk Management Knowledge Gateway
  • Website
  • 2021
  • IFAC
The International Federation of Accountants maintain this gateway to discussions, resources and news on risk management and governance.
Managing risk and regulation
  • Website
  • 2021
  • PwC
Series of PwC Insights publications on risk and regulation, covering preparing for risks and opportunities in times of change and crisis.
The Global Risks Report 2024
  • Website
  • 2024
  • World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum publication that explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade.
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