Best ICAEW Podcasts (2024)

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Budget 2024: a gamble on growth 30:46

20h ago30:46

30:46

In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss whether the Autumn Budget will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for business confidence and investment activity.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Budget 2024 - a gamble on growth 30:46

4h ago30:46

30:46

In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we discuss whether the Autumn Budget will provide a much-needed shot in the arm for business confidence and investment activity. Philippa Lamb is joined by Iain Wright, Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, ICAEW; Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UK; and David Williamson, Political Ed…

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No Accounting for Taste ep175: A Labour Budget Special 37:24

18h ago37:24

37:24

On this week’s No Accounting for Taste, it’s all things Budget. We are joined by Sophie Hossack, head of partnerships at Allica Bank and Dan Heelan, director of Heelan Associates to break down and digest Rachel Reeves’s first Budget.The panel shares their general thoughts on the Budget, the main tax changes, measures hidden within the Red Book and …

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How to fix VAT 33:45

1d ago33:45

33:45

In this episode we’ll be talking about the problems with VAT and why ICAEW is launching a new campaign, How to Fix VAT.By ICAEW

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Behind the Numbers: Guarding against the AI cyber crimewave 36:02

12d ago36:02

36:02

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss how the use of new technologies by criminals is putting businesses at risk. A recent Europe-wide report found that 40% of chief internal auditors cited artificial intelligence as a top five business-critical risk. So, how can professionals protect themselves and their employers? And what can SMEs wi…

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No Accounting for Taste ep174: Budget preview, The Payroll Site closing and the evolving CFO 23:11

13d ago23:11

23:11

The trio start by looking back at the Accounting Excellence Awards 2024 after a successful night at the Roundhouse in London, where the most ambitious firms and individuals in the profession were celebrated.With the Budget less than two weeks away, Richard Hattersley examines the rumours and speculation surrounding what Rachel Reeves may announce o…

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Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill 16:29

1M ago16:29

16:29

In this episode, we recap revisions to ISA 600 on group audit, and we discuss the likely contents of the AI Bill that is expected to be brought to Parliament before the end of the year. Philippa Lamb is joined by Catherine Hardinge, Partner at Price Bailey; and Oliver Nelson-Smith, Tech Policy Manager at ICAEW. Time codes 00:30 Group audit 06:18 AI…

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No Accounting for Taste ep173: E-invoicing, ABAB survey and OPBAS report 25:25

27d ago25:25

25:25

The government has launched a consultation on electronic invoicing to help improve productivity, reduce fraud and close the tax gap for businesses. Tom Herbert explains e-invoicing, what’s been announced and the next steps. Richard Hattersley looks into the Administrative Burdens Advisory Board (ABAB) survey results which revealed further criticism…

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Behind the numbers: why are we taxing tourists? 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the introduction of tourism taxes in the UK. During 2024, such taxes have been introduced in Manchester, Poole, Bournemouth and Brighton. Now, Edinburgh City Council has put forward draft proposals for a visitor levy scheme, which would charge visitors 5% of their accommodation costs per night for u…

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No Accounting for Taste ep172: Accounting events, unscheduled calls and CFOs 25:41

1M ago25:41

25:41

Tom Herbert’s busy schedule has taken him to NetSuite’s SuiteWorld in Las Vegas and Accountex North in Manchester. He talks about how they were, any similarities or differences and the big topics from the show floor. After a couple weeks off interrailing, Richard Hattersley returns to the podcast with some insights on dealing with unscheduled work …

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No Accounting for Tech ep21: Three continents of cloud accounting 30:59

2M ago30:59

30:59

This week’s podcast brings together four cloud accounting commentators to discuss the evolving role of technology in accounting, the varying adoption rates of cloud solutions, and the future of artificial intelligence in the industry. Recorded on location at Oracle NetSuite’s SuiteWorld conference in Las Vegas, AccountingWEB technology editor Tom H…

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Accountancy Insights: Taxing cryptoassets and reporting suspicions of fraud 19:20

2M ago19:20

19:20

In this episode, we discuss the available guidance on, and the application of general principles to, the taxation of cryptoassets; as well as how auditors should be acting on their obligation to report suspicions of fraud to the regulator. Philippa Lamb is joined by Richard Jones, Senior Technical Manager in Tax Policy at ICAEW; Dion Seymour, Crypt…

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No Accounting for Taste ep171: Should employers expect staff to stay in the office? 27:51

2M ago27:51

27:51

This week AccountingWEB is joined by Bradley Channer, CFO at UBIO and CIMA council member. Channer talks about how the managing director of Mineral Resources wanted to hold his staff captive all day, not wanting them to leave even for a coffee. The team shares their opinion, emphasising why workplaces need to be attractive for employees and what ac…

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Behind the Numbers: How to stop accountancy’s brain drain 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss ways to improve recruitment and retention in accountancy. While the pipeline of new joiners remains healthy, holding onto qualified staff is proving challenging. New research by ICAEW on mid-tier firms demonstrates just how significant the issue is – with 70% of participants identifying talent as th…

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No Accounting for Taste ep170: James Brackley on Birmingham City Council’s financial crisis 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

James Brackley, lecturer in accounting at the University of Sheffield and lead author of the Audit Reform Lab report on Birmingham City Council’s bankruptcy joins this week’s episode. Brackley chats about how behind the audits are for local governments, how it was allowed to get to this point and whether they can catch up. He takes a look at Birmin…

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Accountancy Insights: Business confidence, local authority finance, probate delays, and tax reform 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

In this bumper episode, we discuss the latest findings of ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor and why three-quarters of councils in England are at least a year behind in publishing audited accounts. Plus, we hear an update on the probate service and explore ICAEW’s recommendations for the new government’s business tax road map. Philippa Lamb is joi…

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No Accounting for Taste ep169: Lucy Cohen and Gary Turner on Mazuma's growth plans 39:34

3M ago39:34

39:34

Gary Turner, the former UK CEO and co-founder of software giant Xero, has been appointed to the board of directors at Mazuma. The company’s co-founder and CEO Lucy Cohen joined us – alongside Gary – for a chat on how the appointment came to be, what accounting and tech firms can learn from each other, and whether there’s life left in the traditiona…

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Behind the Numbers: Why are female-led startups so underfunded? 35:16

3M ago35:16

35:16

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss gender inequality in investment. Women continue to be underrepresented in venture capital, particularly at senior levels. The scales are even less balanced for female founders, who received just 2% of venture capital funding in recent years. As the new government puts productivity and growth at the …

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No Accounting for Taste ep168: AI research, a new ICAEW president and the Olympics 26:10

4M ago26:10

26:10

Sage’s AI research has revealed that the widespread adoption of AI in accounting and bookkeeping could add £2bn to the UK economy alongside 20,000 jobs in the long term. Tom Herbert looks at AI’s impact on accounting and the concerns accountants and bookkeepers have. With a new ICAEW president, Malcolm Bacchus, Matthew Ord shares their discussion o…

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Accountancy Insights: How to get Britain growing 26:55

4M ago26:55

26:55

One week on from the general election, this special episode of Accountancy Insights discusses the policies of the new UK government. The Labour Party has taken power with a sweeping victory not seen since 1997. Now, it faces the same challenge that successive governments have struggled to tackle: kickstarting the UK economy. With little room for ma…

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No Accounting for Taste ep167: Election talk, choosing software and HMRC errors 22:02

4M ago22:02

22:02

The AccountingWEB team dive right into Labour’s landslide victory last week, talking about Keir Starmer and the first female Chancellor, Rachel Reeves. They question whether Reeves will pause and take consultation from those involved in the industry. Tom Herbert discusses a popular topic, choosing the right software and apps. He explores the term ‘…

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Behind the Numbers: Groupthink – the boardroom’s most pervasive problem? 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss strategies to prevent and tackle groupthink at board level. By suppressing debate and disrupting effective decision-making, groupthink poses a significant governance challenge for firms. Notably, the recent scandal over fee transparency at wealth manager St James’s Place – which has set aside £426m …

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No Accounting for Taste ep166: General election tax pledges picked apart 38:21

4M ago38:21

38:21

This week on the podcast, the AWEB team joined by Nimesh Shah, CEO of Blick Rothenberg does a deep dive into the election manifestos. With just a week until the election, Nimesh Shah reveals the reality of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos. The panel also gives mention to some notable initiatives from the Green Party and the …

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No Accounting for Tech ep22: Xero CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy 22:29

5M ago22:29

22:29

Sukhinder Singh Cassidy, CEO of Xero, tells AccountingWEB technology editor Tom Herbert why the cloud accounting platform has shifted to a more focused approach, how accounting firms can take more risks, and what doing the books for her family’s business taught her about the profession. For full shownotes visit: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech…

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No Accounting for Taste ep165: Manifestos, Xerocon, Accounting Excellence and M&A strategies 34:26

5M ago34:26

34:26

Richard Hattersley follows on from the previous episode of election talk by going through each party's manifestos and the tax promises they are pledging. The AccountingWEB team look at what’s missing and how the political parties expect to pay for these promises. We are joined by Tom Herbert live at Xerocon, giving us the inside scoop on the latest…

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Accountancy Insights: Corporate reporting update and VAT on private hire vehicles 20:02

5M ago20:02

20:02

In this episode, we discuss important developments in corporate reporting, including amendments to UK GAAP, new standards IFRS18 and IFRS19, and the timeline for implementing IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. We also discuss the evolving VAT treatment of private hire vehicles as a result of recent court cases and how the Treasury may seek to respond. Philippa L…

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No Accounting for Taste ep164: The election, conference round-ups and Big Four failures 24:59

5M ago24:59

24:59

Richard Hattersley kicks off the podcast with the big news of the election. He explores what this means for accountants and tax agents and what we can expect to see over the next month as well as questioning how the political parties are going to fund their plans. After a busy conference season for Tom Herbert, he talks about the biggest trends he …

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: AI in audit - the good, the bad and the ugly 39:57

5M ago39:57

39:57

In this ICAEW Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in audit. Depending on who you talk to, generative AI is either going to revolutionise the way auditors work or replace certain roles in the sector entirely. The truth probably lies somewhere in between. So, how are auditors beginning to use AI? And how can pract…

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No Accounting for Taste ep163: GovTech developments, mental health awareness and the 9-5 life 29:00

6M ago29:00

29:00

On another episode of No Accounting for Taste, Tom Herbert kicks off the podcast by sharing a few recent GovTech developments. These include the launching of an online voluntary NI payments tool, MTD Income Tax private beta testing going live and stories of agent accounts being frozen. Both Richard Hattersley and Matthew Ord this week look into wor…

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ICAEW Insights: Company size thresholds and CGT on residences 19:59

6M ago19:59

19:59

In this episode of the ICAEW Insights podcast, we discuss upcoming changes to company size thresholds and what they mean for reporting requirements. Plus, with capital gains tax in the headlines, we explore the rules and restrictions when it comes to selling residential property. Philippa Lamb is joined by Sally Baker, Head of Corporate Reporting S…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: Lessons in leadership from ICAEW's CEO 33:40

6M ago33:40

33:40

In this special bonus episode of Insights In Focus, we meet new ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance to discuss the leadership lessons of his career. Alan is an ICAEW Chartered Accountant and joined the Institute as CEO in April 2024. His career has spanned various sectors and countries, as well as detailed experience in leading membership bodies RIBA and the C…

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No Accounting for Taste ep162: The three pillars of accounting excellence 27:21

6M ago27:21

27:21

With entries to the 2024 Accounting Excellence being open, Karen Kennedy, director at Kennedy Accountancy and Andrew Griggs, senior partner at Kreston Reeves join Richard Hattersley and Matthew Ord to talk all things accounting excellence. Kennedy Accountancy won last year’s New Firm of the Year Award and Kreston Reeves picked up the award for both…

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No Accounting for Taste ep161: Richard Murphy on Labour’s plans, the taxing wealth report and ICAEW 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

Richard Murphy is a professor of accounting practice at Sheffield University Management School, a chartered accountant and an economic justice campaigner. He joins AccountingWEB for a new episode of No Accounting for Taste. Discussion begins on Labour’s plans to raise an extra £5bn a year by tackling tax avoidance. Murphy offers his take on whether…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: So you want to be a leader? 30:28

7M ago30:28

30:28

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss how accountants can build the skills needed to take on leadership and executive roles during their careers. In a recent report by the Financial Times, one anonymous headhunter was quoted as saying: “If America is run by lawyers, then the UK is run by accountants.” It’s backed up by the data, too: around…

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Beyond IAS 16 6:14

7M ago6:14

6:14

Understanding the nuances of accounting standards can be complex, especially when it comes to properties, plants, and equipment (PPE). In this video, I discuss various classifications of PPE and their accounting treatments. From assets used directly in business operations (IAS 16) to those rented out to others (IAS 40), each category has distinct v…

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ICAEW Insights: A busy new tax year, plus progress on the Economic Crime Act 17:54

7M ago17:54

17:54

In this episode, we discuss why the arrival of the 2024/25 tax year is particularly busy for accountants, and the main changes to be aware of from 6 April. Plus, six months on from the passing of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, we learn what progress has been made to enact its various provisions. To shed light on those two topics…

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No Accounting for Taste ep160: HMRC, Accounting Excellence and M&A trends 26:12

7M ago26:12

26:12

After the Easter weekend, the AccountingWEB team joined for another episode of No Accounting for Taste. Tom zeroes in on HMRC matters, exploring their new One Login service, questioning why now and what impact this will have. He also delves into recent complaints lodged against HMRC after their letter to Devonports LAS accountants contained multipl…

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No Accounting for Tech ep21: Spring software shopping season 2024 40:39

8M ago40:39

40:39

AccountingWEB’s technology editor Tom Herbert is joined by experts Natasha Everard from Bewitching Bookkeeping and Bhimal Hira from Prysm Financial to share their insights into what's hot and what's not on the accounting technology runway in 2024. For full shownotes visit: https://www.accountingweb.co.uk/tech/accounting-software/whats-on-accounting…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: Does Britain have a farming problem? 24:36

8M ago24:36

24:36

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss how changes to the funding of British farms could affect the UK’s broader economic resilience. As a result of Brexit, British farms will stop benefiting from the EU Common Agricultural Policy by the end of 2027. The policy paid subsidies largely regardless of land use. Now, farmers need to transition to…

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No Accounting for Taste ep159: HMRC helplines, consultations, cyber fraud and farming 35:20

8M ago35:20

35:20

The team discuss what they got up to at the Festival of Accounting & Bookkeeping (FAB), coming back together for another packed episode of No Accounting for Taste.Just before we hit record, HMRC made a sudden U-turn on the decision to make permanent cuts to the helpline. Matthew, Richard, and Tom delve into the ensuing chaos and the swift turnaroun…

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No Accounting for Taste ep158: Spring Budget special 33:06

8M ago33:06

33:06

On this week’s No Accounting for Taste, it’s all things Spring Budget. Chatting with Allica Bank’s Conrad Ford, Richard and Tom look at Jeremy Hunt’s “Budget for long-term growth”, questioning whether this was the pre-election Budget they were expecting.This session is sponsored by Allica Bank, who provides full-service banking for established busi…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: Budget 2024 – does it change anything? 26:04

8M ago26:04

26:04

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the contents of the 2024 Spring Budget and their likely impacts on the UK economy. The Spring Budget was delivered against the backdrop of recession and persistent inflation. While the Chancellor had better-than-expected headroom for delivering tax cuts, the UK economy and its public finances are still …

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: Will accountants save the world? With ICAEW CEO Michael Izza 28:17

8M ago28:17

28:17

In this Insights In Focus episode, we catch up with ICAEW Chief Executive Michael Izza ahead of his stepping down from his role later this month. Izza has been with ICAEW since 2002 and Chief Executive since 2006. In that time, he’s steered the Institute through the global financial crisis, the pandemic and the early stages of a global technologica…

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No Accounting for Taste ep157: Double-cab pickups, SA stats and employers not paying minimum wage 22:19

9M ago22:19

22:19

Alongside Richard and Tom we welcome our new deputy editor, Matt who will be joining the No Accounting for Taste podcast.A big story this week was the U-turn made by the government regarding double-cab pickups. Richard looks at what happened and what this says about the government. With self assessment been and gone, HMRC provided Tom with some mor…

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No Accounting for Taste ep156: Scams, stats and self assessment seasons 27:18

9M ago27:18

27:18

Join the AccountingWEB team as they talk about the deepfake CFO scam alongside all things post-self-assessment. An excerpt from this week’s Any Answers Live, discusses the highs and lows of busy season with Rebecca Williams and Claire Bartlett. With this year’s self assessment been and gone, and 1.1m taxpayers missing the deadline, Richard Hattersl…

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ICAEW Insights: ISQM, preparing and filing accounts, and public practice 23:07

9M ago23:07

23:07

In this episode, we discuss how firms can maintain momentum on the International Standard of Quality Management, as well as changes in preparation and filing as a result of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act. We also hear about ICAEW’s new podcast, The Tax Track, and changes to the Engaging in Public Practice certificate. Philippa La…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: Where next for audit and governance reform? 34:42

9M ago34:42

34:42

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss the future of audit and corporate governance reform. Back in May 2022, after years of reviews and consultations, the government announced its plans for reform. The key proposals included the area of a new audit regulator, a wider definition of public interest entities, and ensuring that FTSE 350 firms w…

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No Accounting for Taste ep155: Tax returns, investment and MTD testing 41:00

10M ago41:00

41:00

Lucy Cohen joins the AccountingWEB team on the podcast this week to discuss the challenges of this year’s self assessment season, receiving a multimillion-pound investment in her firm and MTD ITSA testing. With just under a week to go before the self assessment deadline, and 3.8m taxpayers still needing to file, the AccountingWEB editorial team tal…

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No Accounting for Taste ep154: 2024 predictions, Post Office scandal and IRIS 46:36

10M ago46:36

46:36

What does 2024 have in store for the accounting profession? Dan Heelan joins the AccountingWEB team to predict the big topics that will shape the year ahead.In this episode of No Accounting for Taste, the AccountingWEB team and Dan Heelan, a director at the accounting firm Heelan Associates, cast their eyes over the ongoing developments in the Post…

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ICAEW Insights In Focus: What can we expect from 2024? 34:29

11M ago34:29

34:29

In this Insights In Focus episode, we discuss what 2024 is likely to bring for businesses and their accountants. Beyond a Spring Budget and elections on both sides of the Atlantic, there are few certainties for the coming 12 months. Looking at ICAEW’s Business Confidence Monitor and forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility and the Bank o…

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