The ICAEW Guide to Successful Job Search

The revisions to ISAs (UK) 700, 701 and 720 aim to declutter and simplify the audit report and provide more relevant information for investors. How successful have they been?

At this year’s Hardman Lecture, Bill Dodwell, former Tax Director at the Office of Tax Simplification, examined the complexity of the UK tax system and explained how accountants can help to tackle it.

ICAEW’s latest Business Confidence Monitor highlights three major stress points for UK businesses: energy costs, labour costs and persistent late payments.

Since 19 June, all UK-based organisations are legally required to handle data protection complaints and have procedure in place to do so. Find out what you need to know.

While debates about the auditor shortage continue, there is more nuance in the audit market than the discussion might suggest at first glances. Hear from industry experts.

ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in June 2026 and explains where you can find further information.

Taxpayers and agents who recklessly make a statement or declaration to HMRC in relation to a direct tax matter face a custodial sentence and/or a fine under the government’s proposals.

We’ll have a new PM soon, while the war in the Middle East rages on. Does this mean more uncertainty for businesses in the second half of 2026? ICAEW’s Chief Economist tries to predict what might happen next.

ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains the government’s proposals for individuals to pay tax due under income tax self assessment (IT-SA) in regular instalments during the tax year from April 2029.

The government is seeking feedback from businesses and other stakeholders on its plans to require VAT and pay as you earn (PAYE) payments to be made by direct debit.

ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses what the US-Iran agreement could mean for the UK economy, including for energy costs, supply chains and interest rates.

As thermometers hit new highs for June in the UK, the temperature has been rising in the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence and cyber security. Our monthly roundup explores the latest developments, incidents and more.

Agents are being encouraged to check that the criteria for excepted estates are met and to consider submitting an IHT 400 where there is doubt as to the valuation of assets and liabilities or the application of allowances.

AI agents don’t always stick to the script. These examples demonstrate the risks of not setting proper, tailored guardrails.

The government launched a raft of consultations on 23 June 2026, including proposals to allow HMRC to recover low value tax debts by deducting instalment payments directly from the taxpayer’s bank account.

For those running businesses, redundancies can be inescapable and it is essential to follow a fair and structured process. Experts outline some of the key risks facing employers and the impacts of the Employment Rights Act.

HMRC has reminded agents of the correct approach when reporting the income received and gains realised during the administration period of a deceased’s estate.

Ahead of the revised auditor reporting standards, ICAEW’s Auditor Reporting Lab is helping stakeholders make sense of the audit report, how it's evolved and where it's going. Here's why it matters.

The next Prime Minister needs to set out a clear route for business growth, says ICAEW’s Chief Executive, Alan Vallance.

The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran may bring the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to an end, but recovery for supply chains will be slow. Here’s what it means for accountants.

Mandation letters will be sent to taxpayers who filed their 2024/25 self assessment tax return after the 31 January 2026 deadline or amended their return, taking their qualifying income above £50,000.

As businesses struggle to get to grips with the temporary reduced rate of VAT applying over the summer holidays, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty highlights three areas which could cause confusion for restaurants, venues and families.

The government is seeking views on proposed changes aimed at reducing the high effective tax rate suffered by UK-resident members of reverse hybrid entities, including the United States (US) limited liability company (LLC).

Following the abolition of special tax treatment for furnished holiday lets (FHL) with effect from 5 April 2025, ICAEW’s Tax Faculty explains what you need to keep in mind when preparing the self assessment tax return for tax year 2025/26.

Only company car, van, fuel and medical benefits in kind (BIK) will be subject to mandatory payrolling from April 2027, with most other benefits not coming within scope until April 2028.

Last year CEO pay rose 20 times faster than workers’ pay, according to new research from Oxfam and the International Trade Union Confederation. At the most extreme end of that pay scale, investors approved an executive package for Elon Musk worth a potential $1tn.

The government’s proposals for close companies to report transactions with participators to HMRC will increase the administrative burden on compliant businesses while doing little to close the tax gap, says ICAEW.

Scope 3 emissions can be very difficult for financial services firms to calculate, given they supply services to businesses across all sizes and sectors. ICAEW has published a series of case studies to help.

ICAEW is urging members to share their experiences of the regulatory burdens facing small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, as it works with government to improve legislation and support growth.

Do boards need to shelve box ticking in favour of boosting profits? ICAEW’s inaugural Boardroom Debate will explore this topical issue.

With increased automation enabled by AI, there’s growing uncertainty around what accountancy and audit work, career trajectories and job security will look like in the future. Junior accountants share their views on the technology and their career prospects.

Small companies and micro entities will have to file a profit and loss account with Companies House from April 2028 but won’t be forced to publish their data publicly. Meanwhile all companies will have to file their annual accounts using commercial software.

HMRC is stepping up its compliance activities when it comes to VAT. In this episode, we explain what businesses can do to prepare for a VAT enquiry and we explore how HMRC and the government could better support businesses in meeting their VAT obligations.

The government’s AI Skills Boost initiative, which announced its next phase during London Tech Week, aims to upskill the UK’s workers.

Chartered accountants occupy a unique position in the fight against economic crime. Here we outline eight potential indicators of wrongdoing that might warrant further questions.

In its response to the government’s consultation on expanding the uncertain tax treatment (UTT) regime, ICAEW has called on the government to consider what it can do to address complexity and help taxpayers to meet their obligations.

HMRC will activate multi factor authentication (MFA) on agents’ accounts between 28 September and 15 October 2026, unless the agent opts for one of two earlier dates by completing an online form.

While artificial intelligence (AI) can now help build financial models much more effectively than it could even a year ago, it still needs close human review.

With Pride month upon us, organisations have a valuable opportunity to celebrate inclusion, but also to reflect on how they can become truly supportive environments for LGBTQ+ individuals. Experts share practical steps and key things to consider.

New President Caroline Smale: ‘I’m determined to make a difference’ by ICAEW

The mandatory tax adviser registration manual explains some aspects of the rules and confirms the transitional arrangements applying in some circumstances. However, further explanation is to be added and not all areas are covered.

Carve-outs are an important part of the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, but they can often be complicated to complete. Here are some of the core considerations when pursuing a successful carve-out.

ICAEW’s Tax Faculty provides a summary of some of the key developments in tax in May 2026 and explains where you can find further information.

Users of the GOV.UK app can use a new AI tool, GOV.UK Chat, to answer questions on a range of areas, including tax. As for all AI tools, responses should be treated with caution.

In a change to HMRC’s guidance, not all taxpayers who claimed averaging relief in their 2024/25 self assessment (SA) tax return are automatically exempt from Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax for 2026/27.

The government has plans to tokenise financial markets. What exactly is tokenisation? What might it look like in practice and what are the big questions about it that still need answering? Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, explains.

ICAEW has expressed broad support for taxing returns on stablecoins as interest, and not as capital gains, in its response to the government’s call for evidence on the possible introduction of a new stablecoin tax regime. v

ICAEW has made a number of recommendations in its response to HMRC’s consultation on modernising and standardising company tax returns, including extending the pilot phase to allow agents and companies more time to prepare.

ICAEW’s Auditor Reporting Lab is exploring how audit reports can be – and are becoming – more informative and easier to digest, with a focus on improving clarity and user-friendliness while maintaining compliance with auditing standards.

In celebration of Volunteers-Week 2026, the four winners of this year’s ICAEW’s Volunteering Award share how volunteering became an integral part of their personal and professional growth.