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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

  1. Behind the Numbers: Should we compensate whistleblowers?

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    Behind the Numbers: Should we compensate whistleblowers?

    Whistleblowing is a vital process but often fraught with far more risk and emotional upheaval than it should be. In Western Europe, 43% of all occupational fraud cases come to light thanks to whistleblowers. And it’s not just fraud: cases from poor health-and-safety practices to bad team management have all been righted thanks to people speaking out. Although many whistleblowing cases do result in bad practice being stopped and workplaces improved, some whistleblowers have been victimised or forced out of their jobs. In the UK, the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence will mandate large employers to put clear whistleblowing policies in place, and both the Serious Fraud Office and HMRC are looking at schemes to incentivise whistleblowing. Andrew Pepper-Parsons, Director of Policy and Communications at whistleblowing charity Protect, and Brendan Weekes, Associate Director at accountancy firm, S&W, join our host Philippa Lamb to discuss the topic, why a significant minority of whistleblowers don’t get the requisite protection and what the forthcoming regulation and potential SFO and HMRC schemes will mean for UK business.  They also both discuss some best practice case studies from organisations that are doing a good job of encouraging people to speak up when they see something that’s not right. This includes the Wellcome Trust’s excellently named scheme “The Only Way is Ethics”. Links https://protect-advice.org.uk/checklist-for-whistleblowers/https://whistleblowersblog.org/global-whistleblowers/uks-sfo-director-continues-to-push-for-whistleblower-awards/https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/sep-2025/the-four-elements-of-effective-whistleblowing-culturehttps://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jun-2025/why-whistleblowing-is-a-requirement-not-a-choice-for-accountantsHost Philippa Lamb Guests ●       Andrew Pepper-Parsons, Director of Policy and Communications, Protect ●       Brendan Weekes, Associate Director, S&W  Producer Natalie Chisholm Episode first published: 18 September 2025 Podcast recorded: 12 September 2025

    31 min

  2. 17 SEPT.

    Accountancy Insights: Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession

    In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we bring you a timely interview of Kemi Badenoch by ICAEW’s Chief Executive Alan Vallance who sat down with her after a speech she gave at Chartered Accountants’ Hall. Badenoch talked about tackling perennial long-term problems like productivity and smarter regulation. She spoke with feeling about her frustration when, as Business Secretary in the previous Conservative government, she would meet with business leaders who showed her how debilitating regulation could be for business if the consequences of new laws are not thought through properly. Drawing on her tech background, she also disagreed with her former colleague Jeremy Hunt that AI would replace accountants, saying “I don’t think accountants have anything to worry about.”  ICAEW’s Chief Policy and Communications Officer Iain Wright then joins our host Philippa Lamb to discuss Badenoch’s proposals and how it’s further evidence of ICAEW’s unique position as a leading voice for business. Links  ICAEW: More on Kemi Badenoch’s speech - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/sep-2025/kemi-badenoch-speaks-at-icaew-we-need-to-take-risks ICAEW Policy: How the government can deliver growth - https://www.icaew.com/about-icaew/regulation-and-the-public-interest/policy/how-the-government-can-deliver-growth  Host Philippa Lamb Guests Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEWProducer Natalie Chisholm Episode first published: 18 September 2025 Podcast recorded: 12 September 2025

    23 min

  3. 10 SEPT.

    Accountancy Insights: Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA

    Accountancy Insights explores the month’s top stories in the profession. In this episode, we discuss the introduction of four statutory instruments to enforce Companies House reform, as well as the common mistakes to avoid when scaling up a business. We also cover the introduction and content of the Next Generation ACA qualification. Philippa Lamb is joined by Mike Miller, ICAEW Economic Crime Manager; Anne Allibone, fractional CFO and commercial advisor; and Shaun Robertson, ICAEW Director of Education and Qualifications. Time codes 00:30 Companies House update 11:00 Scaling up smartly 21:54 The Next Generation ACA   Links ICAEW: Four draft instruments brought in to enforce Companies House reform: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jul-2025/four-draft-instruments-brought-in-to-enforce-companies-house-reform ICAEW: How to grow hub: https://www.icaew.com/technical/business/how-to-grow  ICAEW: Next Generation ACA hub: https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/aca/next-generation-aca    Host Philippa Lamb   Guests Mike Miller, Economic Crime Manager, ICAEWAnne Allibone, fractional CFO and commercial advisorShaun Robertson, Director, Education and Qualifications, ICAEW  Producer Natalie Chisholm   Episode first published: 11 September 2025

    34 min
  4. Accountancy Insights: Can history teach us anything about digital money?

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    Accountancy Insights: Can history teach us anything about digital money?

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore what the history of money can tell us about its future. Currency has been evolving for thousands of years, but the pace of change has now escalated with the introduction of online banking and digital currencies. We discuss the parallels between modern and historical advances in currency, and key lessons as central banks look to introduce their own digital currencies. Host Philippa Lamb is joined by Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager at ICAEW; and Dr Tony Moore, Lecturer in Finance at Henley Business School. Links  ICAEW Technology hub: https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology  ICAEW Financial Services Faculty: https://www.icaew.com/technical/financial-services Host Philippa Lamb Guests Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, ICAEWDr Tony Moore, Lecturer in Finance, Henley Business SchoolProducer Natalie Chisholm Episode first published: 20 August 2025 Podcast recorded: 13 August 2025

    34 min
  5. Accountancy Insights: Bonus episode - how to tackle late payments

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    Accountancy Insights: Bonus episode - how to tackle late payments

    ICAEW’s Iain Wright hosts a conversation with Emma Jones CBE, the government’s newly appointed Small Business Commissioner, in this special episode of Accountancy Insights.   Jones discusses the Small Business Plan, launched on 30 July, which introduces new measures to tackle late payments. Estimates place the cost of late payments to the UK economy at £11bn per year as well as contributing to the closure of 38 businesses each day. Upcoming legislation will also reduce maximum payment terms from 60 to 45 days .   She also shares learnings from a career spent in small business. Jones founded and exited her first business at the age of 27 and then went on to establish both Enterprise Nation and StartUp Britain to support small and young businesses across the country. She has also previously served as SME Representative for the Crown Commercial Service.    Links  Policy paper: ‘Backing your business: Our plan for small and medium-sized businesses’: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688b1f6f1affbf4bedb7b11d/our-plan-for-small-and-medium-sized-businesses.pdf Open consultation: ‘Late payments: tackling poor payment practices’: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices ICAEW Small and Micro Business Community: https://www.icaew.com/technical/small-and-micro-business-community  Host Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEW   Guest Emma Jones CBE, Small Business Commissioner   Producer Natalie Chisholm   Episode first published: 12 August 2025 Podcast recorded: 7 August 2025

    23 min
  6. Accountancy Insights: Inside the Post Office Inquiry and new mid-tier research

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    Accountancy Insights: Inside the Post Office Inquiry and new mid-tier research

    In this episode, we discuss the findings of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s first report, including lessons for other companies around culture and values. We also explore ICAEW’s latest research into mid-tier practices, covering the key drivers of growth and the biggest challenges ahead.   Philippa Lamb is joined in the studio by Peter van Veen, ICAEW Director of Corporate Governance and Stewardship; and Sarah Ghaffari, ICAEW Director of Communities, Business and Practice.   Time codes 00:39 Inside the Post Office Inquiry22:29 New mid-tier research  Links ICAEW event: Post Office treatment and abuse of Sub Post Masters: https://events.icaew.com/pd/31471/follow-up-post-office-treatment-and-abuse-ofICAEW: Evolution of mid-tier accountancy firms: https://www.icaew.com/technical/practice-resources/evolution-of-mid-tier-accountancy-firms   Host Philippa Lamb   Guests Peter van Veen, Director, Corporate Governance and Stewardship, ICAEWSarah Ghaffari, Director, Communities, Business and Practice, ICAEW  Producer Natalie Chisholm    Episode first published: 22 July 2025 Podcast recorded: 15 July 2025

    34 min
  7. Behind the numbers: Appraising Starmer’s Labour

    14 JUIL.

    Behind the numbers: Appraising Starmer’s Labour

    In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the hits and misses of the Labour government’s first year in power.   While there have been some clear wins over the past 12 months, particularly on the international stage, domestic politics have felt far less controlled. Our panel evaluates the previous year, as well as suggesting where the government goes from here as it enters its second year.   Host Philippa Lamb is joined by Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Chief Policy and Communications Officer; Frances Haque, Santander UK’s Chief Economist; and David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator at the Daily Express.   Links  ICAEW: Economy hub: https://www.icaew.com/technical/economyICAEW Policy: How the government can deliver growth: https://www.icaew.com/about-icaew/regulation-and-the-public-interest/policy/how-the-government-can-deliver-growth   Host Philippa Lamb   Guests Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEWFrances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UKDavid Williamson, Chief Political Commentator, Daily Express  Producer Natalie Chisholm   Episode first published: 14 July 2025 Podcast recorded: 7 July 2025

    42 min
  8. Accountancy Insights: Inside the Industrial Strategy and navigating VAT reform

    8 JUIL.

    Accountancy Insights: Inside the Industrial Strategy and navigating VAT reform

    In this episode, we discuss the government’s new Industrial Strategy and, in particular, its sector plan for professional and business services with Iain Wright, ICAEW Chief Policy and Communications Officer. Iain is Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council, which has worked closely with government in devising the final plans.   We also met speakers at ICAEW’s How to Fix VAT conference on 18 June 2025 to learn about the complexity of the UK’s VAT system and the obstacles to reforming the tax.   Those interested in sharing their views on the Industrial Strategy can contact Iain Wright by emailing iain.wright@icaew.com.   Time codes 00:42 Inside the Industrial Strategy 22:46 Navigating VAT reform   Links ICAEW: Industrial strategy – four changes to boost professional services: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jun-2025/industrial-strategy-four-changes-to-boost-professional-services ICAEW: Industrial and Infrastructure Strategies – key measures at a glance: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jun-2025/industrial-and-infrastructure-strategies-at-a-glance ICAEW: Government reveals ambitions for key sectors: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jun-2025/government-reveals-ambitions-for-key-sectors ICAEW: UK government backs services in Trade Strategy: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jun-2025/uk-government-backs-services-in-trade-strategy ICAEW: VAT hub: https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/vat   Host Philippa Lamb   Guests Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEWMax Schofield, Barrister, Devereux ChambersRebecca Porter, CEO, The VAT TeamJohn Whiting CBE, Former Tax Director, Office of Tax SimplificationYige Zu, Associate Professor, Durham UniversityDennis Lui, CEO, Tax Academy of SingaporeEd Saltmarsh, Technical Manager, VAT and Customs, ICAEW Producer Natalie Chisholm    Episode first published: 8 July 2025 Podcast recorded: 1 July 2025

    38 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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