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The ICAEW Guide to Successful Job Search — 255 episodes
ICAEW reflects on Andy Burnham's first-week tax announcements
Government sets out next steps for Small Business Plan
Business confidence in UK regions: challenges and opportunities
How to use Copilot to detect balance sheet errors
HMRC should consider making better use of its powers, say MP's
HMRC confirms its position on the VAT treatment of supplies of medical staff
Agents face choice between separate and shared credentials for HMRC accounts
New PM should prioritise addressing tax burden, say ICAEW members
Setting up an AI agent correctly part 2: six safeguards
Government makes changes to the capital goods scheme
Government publishes draft Finance Bill legislation
Opinions mixed on HMRC performance for 2025/26
Taxpayers reminded of deadline for rollover relief claims
UK-India social security agreement to come into effect soon
HMRC’s 31 July deadline approaches in roll-out of multi-factor authentication
Timetable for mandatory agent registration confirmed
Setting up an AI agent correctly: initial steps
Is there really a growing AI bubble?
How Gerald Edelman took the pain out of succession planning
Last chance for audit firms to join FRC’s tech and AI sandbox
HMRC making slow progress in tackling agents’ “pain points”’
HMRC targets lower value tax debt
Individuals encouraged to claim NIC refunds online
New tax requirements for companies and directors
Revised auditor reporting standards: the key changes
How can accountants help to simplify the tax system?
Labour costs, energy and late payments are holding businesses back
New data protection law: do you have a complaints procedure?
Is the world really running out of auditors?
Tax news highlights from June 2026
Details emerge of new recklessness offence for taxpayers and agents
Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war
Millions of taxpayers face having to pay tax earlier
Most VAT and PAYE payments to be made by direct debit
Suren Thiru on how US-Iran peace deal could influence UK’s economic outlook
The AI cyber wars are hotting up
HMRC warns agents to review excepted estates
AI agents behaving badly: real-world cautionary tales
Significant changes announced at Tax Update 2026
Ten redundancy pitfalls and how to avoid them
HMRC clarifies formal and informal reporting for estates
The audit report is changing: why should you care?
ICAEW calls for stability following PM resignation
Iran deal: how long until supply chains recover?
HMRC contacts final group of taxpayers within MTD income tax
Three things that may surprise you about the summer holiday VAT cut
Tax changes proposed for UK-resident members of overseas entities
How to deal with furnished holiday lets in 2025/26 tax return
Plans for mandatory payrolling of benefits in kind revised
When is CEO pay a problem?
ICAEW warns against new requirements for close companies
Why is Scope 3 so complicated for financial services?
ICAEW joins taskforce to cut red tape for small businesses
Why boards need to reframe risk
AI: are junior accountants worried about roles?
Companies House: accounts changes confirmed for April 2028
How to prepare for a VAT enquiry
ICAEW works with government on AI Skills Boost
Economic crime: red flags accountants should look out for
Government must do more to address tax uncertainty
HMRC sets timetable for agent multi factor authentication rollout
How to identify AI errors in financial models
Ten ways to nurture an inclusive workspace
New President Caroline Smale: ‘I’m determined to make a difference’
HMRC publishes detailed guidance on mandatory tax adviser registration
Where carve-outs can go wrong
Tax news highlights from May 2026
Government’s AI chatbot now available for tax queries
MTD income tax and claims for averaging relief
Understanding tokenisation plans; rethinking the audit report
Consider treating stablecoins as money for tax purposes, says ICAEW
More time needed to standardise company tax returns, says ICAEW
How the audit report is evolving
What volunteering means for these award-winning accountants
How finance leaders can drive growth with AI
Suren Thiru on why 2026’s strong start is unlikely to last
Phishing most prevalent cyber attack, confirms UK survey
Foreign branch exemption regime to be made mandatory
What 'know your customer' best practice should look like for accountants in 2026
VAT rate reduced for families over the summer holidays
New targeted advance assurance service for R&D launched
Approved mileage rate increased for first time in 15 years
HMRC warns taxpayers against using Bills of Exchange
Mid-tier firms focused on AI and consolidation
Give your views on the single trade window
HMRC reminds businesses to register for VAT
Advance tax certainty service: express an interest from 1 June 2026
Are you taking fraud seriously enough?
Referees found to be self-employed in long-running tax case
Mandatory registration with HMRC begins for some agents
HMRC explains how IHT will be charged on pensions
Letters of representation: a key protection for auditors
King’s Speech 2026: late payments plan confirmed
Tax adviser registration: suspension and sanctions guidance
How UK agriculture can weather the heat of Middle East war
Agents reminded not to use clients’ login details
New tax return requirements for directors cause uncertainty
How firms can prepare for expanded equality reporting requirements
Seven things accountants can do now to prevent burnout
Modernising and mandating agent registration
Construction: how to make the new towns plan work
What is tokenisation and what are the challenges for accountants?
What is the deadline for submitting a VAT return?
Pharmaceuticals: how to manage supply chain pressures
How helpful is FRC’s guidance on generative and agentic AI?
Hospitality snapshot: stuck in high-cost, hostile territory
Tax news highlights from April 2026
How employers can prevent and resolve PAYE issues
Can businesses mitigate rising energy prices? Plus AI in audit, UK GAAP
AI makes cyber security business critical: how accountants should respond
6 July deadline to submit share scheme returns
Taxpayers encouraged to sign up to Making Tax Digital
How agents can prepare for multi-factor authentication
Suren Thiru on how the Iran war is impacting the UK economy
Cyber should we be afraid of Mythos?
Supreme Court decision highlights need to reform capital allowances
Can AI agents create regulatory compliance risks?
Eight simple steps to manage stress
FinTech Week: UK reveals plans to boost digital payments tech
Getting the best from Copilot with Claude and ChatGPT
HMRC updates its guidance on Making Tax Digital exemptions
Over 25,000 winter fuel payment scam referrals made to HMRC
How SMEs should prepare for audits
A day in the life of an AI-assisted accountant
Flexible skillsets and adaptability are vital for success
Going concern assessment extension requests: what auditors need to know
Is AI accelerating the brain drain?
How to build macros in Copilot for Excel
Building a better tax system
HMRC clarifies position on Making Tax Digital and cessations
How is AI transforming roles in industry?
Making sure a tax return is correct and complete
Cyber: could a bad actor be lurking in your email accounts
Welsh Manifesto: three measures to unlock growth
How Deloitte is reshaping its audit training for the AI age
What does the Iran conflict really mean for British Business?
Employment Rights Act: practical implementation tips for small firms
How to spot a fake AI-generated invoice
Give your views on HMRC's performance
Fines for persistent late payers under new rules
Prepare for 2026/27 Tax advisers
How to maximise supplier relationships in tough times
Close companies face additional reporting requirements
Companies House data glitch how to respond
Penalty regime for MTD for income tax becomes clearer
Individuals and trusts face new obligation under uncertain tax treatment proposals
HMRC consults on changes to company tax returns
Practical support on how to comply with ‘failure to prevent fraud’
FRC Chief urges boards to think for themselves on corporate governance
Return obligation relaxed for short-term business visitors
UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation
What audit committees want directors to understand
MTD for income tax: ‘sign up your clients now’
International Women’s Day: sharing your achievements can empower others
Support entrepreneurship through stability in the tax system, says ICAEW
Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
Spring forecast despite optimistic tone, nothing has changed
MTD Live: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD?
How to conduct a supply chain review: three critical actions
How to go from Finance Manager to CFO in less than five years
Prepare for 2026/27: Businesses
How to manage cyber and AI risk
Four trends currently reshaping financial services
What’s next for regulatory reform?
Prepare for 2026: how data is the key to restoring public services
Economy explainers: How student loans work
How to identify and deal with fake invoices
Five ways to get more from Copilot
HMRC’s performance on post causes frustration
What you need to know about money laundering in 2026
Government outlines plans to support 50,000 more apprenticeships
Can you spot these signs of fraud?
How to get to the c-suite
Government reassures agents on registration and sanctions
Sustainability disclosures by listed companies set to evolve
HMRC to send final batches of MTD mandation letters
Cyber: do data privacy concerns set the tone for cyber security in 2026?
How to use Power BI for month end
Taxpayers in MTD trial warned of payment on account issue
Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses
How to use AI in tax ethically, and group audit best practice
Winners and losers from capital allowances changes
HMRC sets expectations for AI in tax software
Extend inheritance tax payment deadline to 12 months, says Lords
Additional business rates support announced for pubs
Business confidence takes a tumble in Wales
Scottish business confidence low, forecasts weak
Are businesses expecting too much of AI?
Seven in-demand finance skills and roles for businesses in 2026
Seven in-demand finance skills and roles for accounting firms in 2026
Companies House: presenter requirements delayed until November
Welsh businesses to get more support for non-domestic rates
How will the new duty on electric cars work?
Group auditing: nine key changes for auditors
Government abandons Audit Reform Bill
HMRC support for taxpayers and agents on 31 January
Professional Conduct in Relation to Taxation bodies publish guidance on using AI in tax
How technology can impede judgement – and what to do about it
Have your say on business rates reform
Case law development: internationally mobile employees
How the Celsius scandal is reshaping Crypto regulation
Will 2026 be AI’s year? AI adoption trends
Taxpayers may have exceeded business asset disposal relief lifetime limit
The five biggest software adoption pitfalls
Working in charities and the public sector
AI in Excel: the pros and cons
A World Cup bump, an AI slump? 2026 predictions
Best of 2025
Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets?
Budget 25: where’s the growth?
Budget: are capital markets-boosting measures effective?
Budget 2025: businesses dodge tax bullet, but costs will still bite
Why we should learn more about how we learn
AI agents: four use cases for accountants
How should audit firms use AI?
Building a career in industry
The latest on MTD income tax
LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role
The best and worst GenAIs for spreadsheets
Cyber attackers: who's targeting you?
How to bounce back from a cyber attack
Dealing with uncertainty, and mental health
Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns
How to transform your practice with AI
Three common ethical failures and how to avoid them
Building a career in practice
How to transform a business with AI
Should we compensate whistleblowers?
Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession
Specialised Learning explained
Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA
Kemi Badenoch speaks at ICAEW: ‘we need to take risks’
Taxpayers encouraged to ensure returns are correct and complete
The inside track from HMRC
Can history teach us anything about digital money?
Challenging times for HMRC and agents
What managers want
How to grow: digitally upskilling your workforce
Paying tax outside self assessment
Businesses face uphill battle on cyber threat awareness
Next Generation ACA: transitional arrangements explained
Goodbye non-doms, hello FIG
Getting into good habits
VAT gets its day in court – again
Taxing times: cryptoassets in the spotlight
Episode 10 - Handling the offer and negotiation stage
Episode 9 - Delivering a first-class interview
Episode 8 - Positioning yourself online
Episode 7 - The power of networking
Episode 6 - Getting in front of decision makers
Episode 5 - CVs that stand out and impactful cover letters
Episode 4 - The importance of planning your job search
Episode 3 - The psychology of job search success
Episode 2 - The job market environment
Episode 1 - Getting started on your successful job search