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ICAEW Thought Leadership

Operating under a Royal Charter and working in the public interest, ICAEW is committed to advancing the theory and practice of accountancy.

One of the ways in which we do this is through our ICAEW Thought Leadership Programmes, which seek to provide clarity, insight, and direction on the current and future challenges to the accountancy profession.

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How to end excessive pay
Corporate Governance

Describing a practical, positive framework for corporate governance.

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Twenty principles for good spreadsheet practice
Excel

Helping you create more robust and efficient spreadsheets and ensure that your team has the appropriate range of spreadsheet skills.

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The CFO and business strategy Part one
Finance direction

Helping finance departments become more effective.

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Culture and purpose in financial services
Financial Services

Looking at the role banking, insurance and investment management play in society.

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Information for better markets
Information for better markets

Subjecting key issues in financial reporting to careful and impartial analysis with practical solutions to complex problems.

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Business and economic crime in an international context
Market foundations

Investigating how market foundations such as trust, ethical behaviour and efficient regulation could benefit society.

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Spreadsheets
Sustainable business

Advancing thinking and debate to change behaviour and drive sustainable outcomes.

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Towards a better tax system

Addressing the challenges of designing and implementing changes to tax systems.

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Providing leadership in a digital world
Technology

Positioning the profession for a digital future.

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