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Accountancy Insights

In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a panel of guests dissect the latest headlines and provide expert analysis on the top stories from across the world of business, finance and accountancy

  1. Behind the Numbers: the financial case for sustainability

    12 DEC

    Behind the Numbers: the financial case for sustainability

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the progress of sustainability reporting. Across the globe, sustainability reporting has become increasingly mandated for large organisations. Now, with the CSRD introduced in the European Union and the first two ISSB standards set to be endorsed by the UK, the challenge for accountants lies in ensuring that the quality of non-financial information matches that of financial information. To discuss the key issues, Philippa Lamb is joi...

    31 min
  2. Accountancy Insights: Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording

    2 DEC

    Accountancy Insights: Regulating tax advice, plus new professional behaviour wording

    In this episode, we speak to Ray McCann, fresh from delivering this year’s Hardman Lecture on Monday 25 November, about regulating the provision of tax advice. Plus, Sophie Wales, ICAEW Director of Regulatory Policy, explains upcoming changes to the ICAEW Code of Ethics around professional behaviour. Time codes00:55 Regulating tax advice08:09 New professional behaviour wording LinksICAEW: Hardman Lecture shines spotlight on ‘shadow’ tax advisers: https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-n...

    17 min
  3. Behind the Numbers: Can we unclog the local audit backlog?

    21 NOV

    Behind the Numbers: Can we unclog the local audit backlog?

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss whether the filing of local authority audited accounts will ever get back on track. Just 1% of local bodies published audited accounts on time for the 2022/23 [LE1] financial year. Now, the government has introduced backstop dates in the hopes of resetting the system, with the first arriving on 13 December. But will they anything change? And how should local authorities be managing the external audit process to ensure timely filing? ...

    22 min
  4. Accountancy Insights: Budget 2024 - a gamble on growth

    1 NOV

    Accountancy Insights: Budget 2024 - a gamble on growth

    In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss whether the Autumn Budget will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for business confidence and investment activity. Philippa Lamb is joined by Iain Wright, Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, ICAEW; Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UK; and David Williamson, Political Editor, Sunday Express. LinksICAEW: Autumn Budget 2024: https://www.icaew.com/technical/economy/autumn-budget-2024 HostPhilippa ...

    31 min
  5. Behind the Numbers: Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave

    18 OCT

    Behind the Numbers: Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss how the use of new technologies by criminals is putting businesses at risk. A recent Europe-wide report found that 40% of chief internal auditors cited artificial intelligence as a top five business-critical risk. So, how can professionals protect themselves and their employers? And what can SMEs with tighter budgets do to combat this threat? Host Philippa Lamb is joined by Ian Pay, Head of Data Analytics and Tech at ICAEW; Mark Turn...

    36 min
  6. Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill

    7 OCT

    Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill

    In this episode, we recap revisions to ISA 600 on group audit, and we discuss the likely contents of the AI Bill that is expected to be brought to Parliament before the end of the year. Philippa Lamb is joined by Catherine Hardinge, Partner at Price Bailey; and Oliver Nelson-Smith, Tech Policy Manager at ICAEW. Time codes00:30 Group audit06:18 AI Bill LinksICAEW: Reminders on group audit: https://www.icaew.com/technical/audit-and-assurance/faculty-resources/audit-and-beyond/202...

    16 min
  7. Behind the numbers: why are we taxing tourists?

    25 SEPT

    Behind the numbers: why are we taxing tourists?

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the introduction of tourism taxes in the UK. During 2024, such taxes have been introduced in Manchester, Poole, Bournemouth and Brighton. Now, Edinburgh City Council has put forward draft proposals for a visitor levy scheme, which would charge visitors 5% of their accommodation costs per night for up to a week. But how useful are tourism taxes in practice? And what do local people make of them? To answer those questions, host Philipp...

    32 min
  8. Accountancy Insights: Taxing cryptoassets and reporting suspicions of fraud

    9 SEPT

    Accountancy Insights: Taxing cryptoassets and reporting suspicions of fraud

    In this episode, we discuss the available guidance on, and the application of general principles to, the taxation of cryptoassets; as well as how auditors should be acting on their obligation to report suspicions of fraud to the regulator. Philippa Lamb is joined by Richard Jones, Senior Technical Manager in Tax Policy at ICAEW; Dion Seymour, Crypto and Digital Assets Technical Director at Andersen; and Reuben Wales, Head of Financial Services at ICAEW. Time codes00:38 Taxing crypto...

    19 min
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In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a panel of guests dissect the latest headlines and provide expert analysis on the top stories from across the world of business, finance and accountancy

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  • Creator
    ICAEW
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    97
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    © 2024 Accountancy Insights
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