ICAEW sets out its vision for local audit, making the case for better financial reporting, high quality and more timely audits, stronger financial management and governance, and a thriving profession that is highly valued.

We highlight the vital role public sector reporting plays in strengthening financial controls, improving evidence-based decision making and bringing transparency to the public about how taxpayers’ money is spent.

Public sector bodies may produce financial statements under the same accounting standards as their private sector counterparts, but there are some key differences. In addition, each of the UK's four nations has its own approach to audit. This hub highlights the important variations all auditors need to be aware of.

International perspective: Gain key insights into the role of good governance in the public sector and how you could contribute to that acting as a NED.

In relation to attaining net zero, understand how evidence-based policy is made, what’s the academic theory behind it, how you report it and how you assure it.

Understand how the work of the National Infrastructure Commission might practically impact on infrastructure and investment decisions.

Local authorities across the UK are facing a grave threat to their finances.

More than eight out of 10 English councils providing adult social care services are at technical risk of bankruptcy.