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1. Welsh Manifesto: three measures to unlock growth

   1 Apr 2026 · 7:41

   ICAEW has published a manifesto for the Welsh Senedd elections, highlighting the biggest issues facing Welsh businesses, and the solutions that the Welsh government should focus on.

2. How Deloitte is reshaping its audit training for the AI age

   31 Mar 2026 · 6:00

   As AI changes the nature of the tasks that junior accountants are required to perform, the Big Four audit firm has reimagined its three-year graduate training programme.

3. What does the Iran conflict really mean for British Business?

   31 Mar 2026 · 36 min

   We’ve already seen immediate spikes and fluctuations in the oil price and the wider financial and commodity markets. But how will the UK economy be affected in the months to come and how heavy a price will British…

4. Employment Rights Act: practical implementation tips for small firms

   31 Mar 2026 · 6:47

   Changes to UK employment rights will reshape almost every aspect of the employment relationship, from contracts to dismissal, expanding rights for workers and creating significant new obligations for employers. What…

5. How to spot a fake AI-generated invoice

   27 Mar 2026 · 5:50

   Businesses deal with invoice fraud every day. As more criminals turn to AI as part of their attempts to defraud businesses, it’s getting harder and harder to spot.

6. Give your views on HMRC's performance

   26 Mar 2026 · 1:57

   The Charter Stakeholder Group has prepared a survey to obtain feedback on HMRC's performance against the standards in the HMRC Charter over the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

7. Fines for persistent late payers under new rules

   24 Mar 2026 · 4:20

   Following years of campaigning from ICAEW, the UK government has announced new powers for the Small Business Commissioner to investigate, adjudicate on and issue fines for cases of late payments.

8. Prepare for 2026/27 Tax advisers

   24 Mar 2026 · 7:39

   From the 1st of April 2026, tax advisers could face unlimited penalties and have their details published online if HMRC finds they have engaged in conduct with the intention of bringing about a loss of tax revenue.

9. How to maximise supplier relationships in tough times

   23 Mar 2026 · 6:03

   While it may be tempting to shift payment terms to preserve working capital, the fallout could be more damaging to business stability. Find out what practical steps finance teams can take to improve relationships with…

10. Close companies face additional reporting requirements

    23 Mar 2026 · 4:30

    Under new government proposals, close companies will have to report details of transactions with participators to HMRC, including the amount, date and details of the recipient for each transaction.

11. Companies House data glitch how to respond

    18 Mar 2026 · 4:05

    The Companies House WebFiling service was suspended last weekend after a user found a potentially serious security flaw. Here’s what happened, and what can be learned from it.

12. Penalty regime for MTD for income tax becomes clearer

    18 Mar 2026 · 3:56

    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 income tax.

13. Individuals and trusts face new obligation under uncertain tax treatment proposals

    17 Mar 2026 · 4:21

    The government is consulting on changes to the uncertain tax treatment regime, including extending it to individuals and trusts, introducing an additional trigger and including more taxes.

14. HMRC consults on changes to company tax returns

    13 Mar 2026 · 6:02

    HMRC is asking for feedback on its plans to modernise and standardise company tax returns, including introducing a prescribed format for computations and requiring amendments to be made online.

15. Practical support on how to comply with ‘failure to prevent fraud’

    12 Mar 2026 · 7:19

    ICAEW has published new advice to help members prepare for the UK’s new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud. The practical framework outlines steps organisations can take to ensure compliance.

16. FRC Chief urges boards to think for themselves on corporate governance

    11 Mar 2026 · 7:26

    Boards should approach risk with greater curiosity and courage and be less reliant on regulators to set a prescriptive approach, Richard Moriarty tells ICAEW members.

17. Return obligation relaxed for short-term business visitors

    10 Mar 2026 · 2:23

    The obligation to report non-tax advantaged employment related securities (ERS) data for short-term business visitors (STBV) has been removed where no UK income tax or national insurance contributions (NIC) would be due.

18. UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation

    10 Mar 2026 · 23 min

    UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to use them and how will they apply in practice? The Financial Conduct…

19. What audit committees want directors to understand

    9 Mar 2026 · 4:57

    ICAEW has published a new guide for first-time directors to help them understand what audit committees expect of them. It covers roles and responsibilities, the external audit process and non-financial reporting.

20. MTD for income tax: ‘sign up your clients now’

    6 Mar 2026 · 6:03

    Accountancy practices are encouraged to get moving with client sign-ups as the start date for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax approaches.

21. International Women’s Day: sharing your achievements can empower others

    5 Mar 2026 · 6:51

    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 experiences and allowing ourselves to be inspired by other people's…

22. Support entrepreneurship through stability in the tax system, says ICAEW

    4 Mar 2026 · 4:06

    Responding to the government’s call for evidence on tax support for entrepreneurs, ICAEW has called for a stable tax framework and targeted technical changes to strengthen key tax incentives and to encourage investment.

23. Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way

    4 Mar 2026 · 18 min

    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 happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to…

24. Spring forecast despite optimistic tone, nothing has changed

    4 Mar 2026 · 5:04

    The Chancellor pointed to falling government debt and a slight revising up of forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility as reasons to be more cheerful, but the immediate picture still looks muted.

25. MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?

    3 Mar 2026 · 28 min

    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 preparing for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, which is due to…

26. How to conduct a supply chain review: three critical actions

    2 Mar 2026 · 6:43

    Every business, whether a micro-entity or a large corporation, depends on their supply chains for business continuity and sustainable profitability, but relatively few conduct reviews of their entire supply chain.

27. How to go from Finance Manager to CFO in less than five years

    27 Feb 2026 · 6:49

    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.

28. Prepare for 2026/27: Businesses

    26 Feb 2026 · 6:51

    April 2026 sees the start of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax, changes to capital allowances and the construction industry scheme (CIS), and the introduction of a new VAT relief for qualifying donations of goods…

29. How to manage cyber and AI risk

    25 Feb 2026 · 5:28

    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 manage risk amid developing technology.

30. Four trends currently reshaping financial services

    24 Feb 2026 · 5:19

    From fragmentation of regulation to the challenges of emerging technology, Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager at ICAEW shares the biggest trends in financial services this year.

31. What’s next for regulatory reform?

    23 Feb 2026 · 4:10

    Although the government chose to scrap the Audit Reform Bill, there is still change on the agenda, explains Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy at ICAEW.

32. Prepare for 2026: how data is the key to restoring public services

    20 Feb 2026 · 4:08

    From increasing demand for services to tightening finances, there are big challenges facing the public sector in 2026, but big opportunities too, according to Henning Diederichs, Senior Technical Manager in the Public…

33. Economy explainers: How student loans work

    19 Feb 2026 · 5:52

    With the student loans system attracting attention, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the scale of student debt, the different types of student loan plan and how repayments are calculated and made.

34. How to identify and deal with fake invoices

    18 Feb 2026 · 7:31

    While most of us are becoming well versed in spotting the clumsy fabricated Paypal invoices littering our personal inboxes, for businesses fake invoices are posing an increasingly significant threat.

35. Five ways to get more from Copilot

    17 Feb 2026 · 7:14

    A seasoned Microsoft MVP highlights five Copilot capabilities that accountants should harness to enhance their efficiency.

36. HMRC’s performance on post causes frustration

    16 Feb 2026 · 2:29

    Although HMRC is getting closer to meeting some of its key service targets, delays in responding to post and processing repayments continue to cause frustration for taxpayers and agents.

37. What you need to know about money laundering in 2026

    13 Feb 2026 · 7:13

    As 2026 unfolds, new pressures are reshaping the fight against money laundering. Professionals must be particularly alert to the influence of sanctions evasion and advanced technologies.

38. Government outlines plans to support 50,000 more apprenticeships

    12 Feb 2026 · 4:02

    A new clearing-style process for apprentices and fast-track approval for updated programmes have been announced by the UK government this National Apprenticeship Week.

39. Can you spot these signs of fraud?

    10 Feb 2026 · 6:40

    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 outlines what to look out for and actions to take.

40. How to get to the c-suite

    10 Feb 2026 · 39 min

    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 in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification…

41. Government reassures agents on registration and sanctions

    9 Feb 2026 · 6:02

    Statements made by government ministers in the House of Commons provide some comfort that the Finance Bill 2025-26 measures directly affecting agents will be implemented in a reasonable and proportionate manner.

42. Sustainability disclosures by listed companies set to evolve

    6 Feb 2026 · 7:18

    The Financial Conduct Authority is consulting on replacing the current climate disclosure rules for listed companies with requirements to report against UK Sustainability Reporting Standards.

43. HMRC to send final batches of MTD mandation letters

    5 Feb 2026 · 2:49

    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 in their self assessment tax return for 2024/25.

44. Cyber: do data privacy concerns set the tone for cyber security in 2026?

    5 Feb 2026 · 8:40

    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 missed some other significant stories.

45. How to use Power BI for month end

    4 Feb 2026 · 5:43

    Power BI can speed up month-end processes by as much as 80% and make it a calmer, more reliable process, according to experts.

46. Taxpayers in MTD trial warned of payment on account issue

    3 Feb 2026 · 1:51

    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 payments on account for 2025/2026.

47. Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses

    2 Feb 2026 · 29 min

    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 challenges for taxpayers and agents. In this episode, we look at the…

48. How to use AI in tax ethically, and group audit best practice

    2 Feb 2026 · 19 min

    This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.

49. Winners and losers from capital allowances changes

    2 Feb 2026 · 3:55

    The new 40% first year allowance (FYA) may benefit some businesses, including those in the leasing sector. However, more businesses could lose out because of the cut in the main rate of the writing down allowance (WDA).

50. HMRC sets expectations for AI in tax software

    30 Jan 2026 · 2:20

    HMRC has published guidance for developers on what good use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) looks like in commercial software products that help users to submit tax returns or other information to HMRC.