The ICAEW Guide to Successful Job Search
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The ICAEW Guide to Successful Job Search
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Companies House data glitch how to respond
The Companies House WebFiling service was suspended last weekend after a user found a potentially serious security flaw. Here’s what happened, and wha...
Penalty regime for MTD for income tax becomes clearer
ICAEW’s Tax Faculty highlights key points from HMRC guidance on the new penalty regime that applies to taxpayers who use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for...
Individuals and trusts face new obligation under uncertain tax treatment proposals
The government is consulting on changes to the uncertain tax treatment regime, including extending it to individuals and trusts, introducing an additi...
HMRC consults on changes to company tax returns
HMRC is asking for feedback on its plans to modernise and standardise company tax returns, including introducing a prescribed format for computations...
Practical support on how to comply with ‘failure to prevent fraud’
ICAEW has published new advice to help members prepare for the UK’s new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud. The practical framework outline...
FRC Chief urges boards to think for themselves on corporate governance
Boards should approach risk with greater curiosity and courage and be less reliant on regulators to set a prescriptive approach, Richard Moriarty tell...
Return obligation relaxed for short-term business visitors
The obligation to report non-tax advantaged employment related securities (ERS) data for short-term business visitors (STBV) has been removed where no...
UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to...
What audit committees want directors to understand
ICAEW has published a new guide for first-time directors to help them understand what audit committees expect of them. It covers roles and responsibil...
MTD for income tax: ‘sign up your clients now’
Accountancy practices are encouraged to get moving with client sign-ups as the start date for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax approaches.
International Women’s Day: sharing your achievements can empower others
For ICAEW member Bryhanna Campbell, International Women’s Day is a reminder of the importance of creating safe spaces for people to talk about their e...
Support entrepreneurship through stability in the tax system, says ICAEW
Responding to the government’s call for evidence on tax support for entrepreneurs, ICAEW has called for a stable tax framework and targeted technical...
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
There’s just one month to go til Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happenin...
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The Chancellor pointed to falling government debt and a slight revising up of forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility as reasons to be mor...
MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?
In a special episode of The Tax Track, recorded at ICAEW’s MTD Live event on 23 February 2026, we speak to HMRC and practitioners on how they are prep...
How to conduct a supply chain review: three critical actions
Every business, whether a micro-entity or a large corporation, depends on their supply chains for business continuity and sustainable profitability, b...
How to go from Finance Manager to CFO in less than five years
Adam Lancaster went from Finance Manager to CFO of the Risk Advisory Group in the space of five years. He explains how he got there.
Prepare for 2026/27: Businesses
April 2026 sees the start of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, changes to capital allowances and the construction industry scheme (CIS), and th...
How to manage cyber and AI risk
With multiple high-profile cyber attacks last year, Esther Mallowah, Head of Tech Policy at ICAEW discusses if businesses should be worried and how to...
Four trends currently reshaping financial services
From fragmentation of regulation to the challenges of emerging technology, Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager at ICAEW shares t...
What’s next for regulatory reform?
Although the government chose to scrap the Audit Reform Bill, there is still change on the agenda, explains Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Polic...
Prepare for 2026: how data is the key to restoring public services
From increasing demand for services to tightening finances, there are big challenges facing the public sector in 2026, but big opportunities too, acco...
Economy explainers: How student loans work
With the student loans system attracting attention, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the scale of student debt, the different types of student loan plan a...
How to identify and deal with fake invoices
While most of us are becoming well versed in spotting the clumsy fabricated Paypal invoices littering our personal inboxes, for businesses fake invoic...
Five ways to get more from Copilot
A seasoned Microsoft MVP highlights five Copilot capabilities that accountants should harness to enhance their efficiency.
HMRC’s performance on post causes frustration
Although HMRC is getting closer to meeting some of its key service targets, delays in responding to post and processing repayments continue to cause f...
What you need to know about money laundering in 2026
As 2026 unfolds, new pressures are reshaping the fight against money laundering. Professionals must be particularly alert to the influence of sanction...
Government outlines plans to support 50,000 more apprenticeships
A new clearing-style process for apprentices and fast-track approval for updated programmes have been announced by the UK government this National App...
Can you spot these signs of fraud
Fraud is more common than people realise. Businesses of all sizes need to be alive to the signs and proactively manage the risks. ICAEW’s Laura Hough...
How to get to the c-suite
This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented...
Government reassures agents on registration and sanctions
Statements made by government ministers in the House of Commons provide some comfort that the Finance Bill 2025-26 measures directly affecting agents...
Sustainability disclosures by listed companies set to evolve
The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on replacing the current climate disclosure rules for listed companies with requirements to report again...
HMRC to send final batches of MTD mandation letters
The letter informs the taxpayer that they must comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax from April 2026 based on the information included i...
Cyber: do data privacy concerns set the tone for cyber security in 2026?
We’re only a month into 2026 but already cyber and data privacy have been making headlines. With the spotlight on xAI’s Grok this month, you may have...
How to use Power BI for month end
Power BI can speed up month-end processes by as much as 80% and make it a calmer, more reliable process, according to experts.
Taxpayers in MTD trial warned of payment on account issue
HMRC has informed ICAEW of an issue affecting taxpayers who have signed up to test Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax and are required to make pa...
Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses
The Finance Bill 2025-26 is set to be the longest Finance Act in almost ten years, impacting on almost all areas of tax and posing significant challen...
How to use AI in tax ethically, and group audit best practice
This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.
Winners and losers from capital allowances changes
The new 40% first year allowance (FYA) may benefit some businesses, including those in the leasing sector. However, more businesses could lose out bec...
HMRC sets expectations for AI in tax software
HMRC has published guidance for developers on what good use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) looks like in commercial software products that...