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Going concern lessons from Silicon Valley Bank
- 17 Sep 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Reuben Wales examines some of the key tenets of proposed guidance on accounting and reporting on going concern through the lens of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
New Internal Audit Code to strengthen corporate governance
- 11 Sep 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Enhanced Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Practice aims to tackle emerging risks, bolster business resilience and support economic stability.
E-commerce ‘must be a priority in industrial strategy’
- 10 Sep 2024
- ICAEW Insights
A new report by the E-Commerce Trade Commission highlights three key opportunity areas the government should prioritise to stimulate growth as part of the industrial strategy to boost export growth for small businesses across the UK.
How can you foster a culture of innovation in your organisation?
- 30 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Sheryl Miller, chartered accountant and DEI consultant, is set to host a panel session at the ICAEW annual conference guiding participants on how to leverage the diversity of your workforce as a source of creativity and innovation.
Advisers must nurture thriving UK entrepreneurial spirit
- 29 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
This year looks set to be a bumper year for business creation. How should advisers be gearing up for a rise in demand and what kind of advice do these fledgling businesses need to thrive?
Auditor obligations on fraud in the spotlight
- 29 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Recent regulatory action highlights the importance of remaining alive to the risks of fraud. Auditors must be aware of how legal requirements and auditing standards guide obligations when reporting suspicions of fraudulent activities.
Charity reliefs under the spotlight
- 28 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Is removing the VAT exemption from private school fees and slashing business rates relief for charitable independent schools the thin end of the wedge for the Third Sector?
Misconduct under the spotlight
- 15 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Motor finance and GAP insurance are the latest financial products under investigation for potential widespread misconduct. We look at how such issues arise and the impact of more stringent regulation on the financial services sector.
Why mentoring matters
- 07 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The core value of any firm is the quality of its professionals. Fostering a mentoring culture ensures the soft skills needed for the job are passed to the next generation of new management, says Andy Lopata.
How to budget in a low-growth economy
- 06 Aug 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Following a British Chambers of Commerce verdict that the UK is trapped in a low-growth cycle, two ICAEW members in senior business roles provide thoughts on how to plan ahead in a sluggish climate.
Modern slavery signs that accountants are well placed to spot
- 30 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Businesses are increasingly raising concerns of modern slavery and recognising risks in their supply chains. Which red flags must accountants be particularly alert to?
Chart of the week: BBC
- 26 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week highlights how the BBC is struggling financially after incurring an operating loss of £0.3bn on the provision of public service broadcasting and the failure of commercial activities to contribute to the bottom line.
Severe financial difficulties likely for one third of councils
- 25 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors has released research demonstrating the financial instability and audit weakness of many local authorities.
FRC points to improved standards to drive UK growth
- 25 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The FRC’s Annual Report focuses on continued progress in the improvement of the standards of audit, financial and corporate reporting as an enabler of corporate growth.
Member spotlight: James Richardson, Stansted Airport FD
- 22 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
High flyer Richardson talks about the lessons from COVID-19 in managing uncertainty, the airport’s net-zero plans and how technology is transforming the travel experience.
Chart of the week: GDP over five years
- 12 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Our chart this week looks at how negative economic growth per capita over the last five years may have contributed to the recent change in government.
British Business Bank launches Recovery Loan Scheme successor
- 12 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Running until 31 March 2026, the new Growth Guarantee Scheme aims to support small businesses by offering loans of up to £2m, with 70% government-backed guarantees.
UK business confidence soars amid sales growth
- 10 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor reports a surge in UK business confidence, buoyed by lower inflation and optimistic sales projections. A confident economy sets the stage for the new Labour government to foster robust economic growth.
Balancing regulation and innovation for market growth
- 04 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
SEC Commissioner Hester M Peirce addressed the complexities of regulation, emphasising the need for balance between oversight and innovation, during her visit to Chartered Accountants’ Hall.
Maximising the M&A boom in the circular economy
- 02 Jul 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Deal activity around companies with ‘circular’ business models is outpacing the M&A market as a whole. How can they ensure they are investor ready?
Attesting time for financial services
- 28 Jun 2024
- ICAEW Insights
The new Corporate Governance Code attestation requirement on banks and insurers shines a spotlight on their internal controls. ICAEW’s Financial Services Faculty explains some of the practical implications
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?
Supporting charity trustees with CPD
- 27 Jun 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Accountants sharing their expertise as charity trustees need to understand the latest developments in charity accounting and governance. Find out more about ICAEW’s range of freely accessible CPD resources, including articles, webinars and online training.
AI ‘will turbocharge cybercrime and fraud’
- 26 Jun 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Chief internal auditors are worried that AI is likely to fuel a surge in cyber, fraud and economic crime, according to a new poll.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Is AI really taking your job?
- 13 Jun 2024
- ICAEW Insights
Fresh analysis suggests AI skills could help to bridge the UK productivity gap with other nations.
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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