Diversity and the accounting profession
Improving diversity is not just a legal imperative. The concept of diversity is an inherent good with ubiquitous appeal and ethical, social and commercial value for accounting firms. But while good...
View ArticleFintech innovation – perspectives from Singapore and London
Wednesday 31 October 2018, Global fintech investment nearly doubled between 2014 and 2017 reflecting the industry’s rapidly growing influence and future potential. In its latest report, Fintech...
View ArticleCulture and purpose in financial services
Following the 2008 global financial crisis, the financial services industry has come under intense scrutiny. Firms need to boost trust, create socially responsible products and prevent future financial...
View ArticleDigitalisation of tax: international perspectives (2019 edition)
Find out how digital technology been utilised by international tax administrators to reduce costs and improve compliance and tax yields, while crucially assessing the future challenges these economies...
View ArticleCompanies need to recognize the benefits of whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is central to the plurality of checks and balances which allow businesses to thrive. In its report, How whistleblowing helps companies, ICAEW’s Corporate Governance Faculty elaborates on...
View ArticleUnethical big data use could undermine social purpose of financial services
We urgently need an ethical framework for the use of big data or we risk undermining the social purpose of financial services, according to ICAEW. The accountancy and finance body is calling for...
View ArticlePowerful ways accountants can volunteer
Employing their professional talents to make a difference outside work, ICAEW members are supporting myriad non-profits and worthy causes. David Adams outlines how accountants can use their powers for...
View ArticleWhat auditors do – the scope of audit
The publication explains in simple terms what auditors do, why audits are necessary, and their current limitations. The paper will feed into the Brydon Review, but it is also intended to help...
View ArticleThe impact of ethics on new technologies
Livestream Tech Faculty Lecture from ICAEW on the impact of ethics on new technologies is going on 17 September. How can ethics help to build more trust in technologies such as artificial intelligence?...
View ArticleMore than a Number – ICAEW podcast series
Episode 1: 1.5°C – The hot topic Are businesses ill-prepared for climate change? We’re working on it, says Maersk’s John Kornerup Bang. However, businesses could do better, says ICAEW CEO Michael Izza....
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