Best ICAEW Podcasts (2025)

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How to avoid the five biggest software adoption pitfalls 6:28

3d ago6:28

6:28

At best, landing in one of these pitfalls will trigger teeth-gnashing frustration. At worst, it will lead you into regulatory hot water. From any angle, they are best avoided. Adopting new software exposes businesses to a variety of pitfalls. Before we take a look at some of the worst, it is important to highlight the dangers of stumbling into them…

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Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets? 27:45

4d ago27:45

27:45

In this episode, we rate the Budget against ICAEW’s ten tenets for a better tax system, focusing on the government’s decision to freeze the personal allowance and tax thresholds for an additional three years, the new tax on electric vehicles and changes to the NIC treatment of salary sacrificed pension contributions.…

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Budget 25: where’s the growth? 28:46

10d ago28:46

28:46

This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it?By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Budget 25: where’s the growth? 28:46

10d ago28:46

28:46

This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it? Stepping in for Philippa Lamb on this episode, Guy Ruddle speaks to the usual economic dream team of Santander Chief Economist Frances Haque, David Williamson, who joins us from Portcullis House, and Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Ch…

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Budget: are capital markets-boosting measures effective? 3:58

9d ago3:58

3:58

The Chancellor included two measures designed to encourage more UK listings and investment in UK public markets.By ICAEW

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Budget 2025: businesses dodge tax bullet, but costs will still bite 17:06

8d ago17:06

17:06

The Chancellor delivered a raft of small tax changes, rather than any big tax increases. But despite no increases in business taxes, the Budget offered few reasons to be cheerful.By ICAEW

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Why we should learn more about how we learn 16:55

9d ago16:55

16:55

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal talks to two experts about the way we learn and how we can all make the most of our time taking in and retaining information.By ICAEW

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AI agents: four use cases for accountants 8:23

19d ago8:23

8:23

Even at a relatively nascent stage, agentic AI is showing that it has the capability to revolutionise how finance professionals manage a range of important tasks.By ICAEW

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How should audit firms use AI? 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

This episode focuses on the integration of AI in audit processes, emphasising the need for practical guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to build industry confidence, especially with smaller firms.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: How should audit firms use AI? 21:45

1M ago21:45

21:45

This episode focuses on the integration of AI in audit processes, emphasising the need for practical guidance from the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to build industry confidence, especially with smaller firms. The conversation highlighted the importance of human oversight, the role of third-party technology providers, the challenges of explaina…

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Building a career in industry 27:58

1M ago27:58

27:58

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman explores what it’s like to be an accountant working in industry.This episode covers:• The relevance of the ACA qualification to training or working in industry.• The transferable skills between practice and industry roles.• Building relationships with colleagues outside of f…

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The latest on MTD income tax 30:58

1M ago30:58

30:58

From April 2026, an estimated 864,000 sole traders and landlords will need to comply with Making Tax Digital (MTD) for income tax.By ICAEW

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LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful generative AI (genAI) is when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role 34:11

1M ago34:11

34:11

In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful Large Language Models (LLMs) are when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions. Host Philippa Lamb is joined by Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Cardiff Metropolitan Unive…

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The best and worst GenAIs for spreadsheets 6:19

2M ago6:19

6:19

Academic Simon Thorne has assessed the effectiveness of several generative AI models in how they work with spreadsheets. Of the major platforms, the worst-performing may surprise you. Published: 24 October 2025. Read the full article. AI transparency statement: This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the Insights article on GenAI and spr…

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The best and worst GenAIs for spreadsheets 6:19

2M ago6:19

6:19

Academic Simon Thorne has assessed the effectiveness of several generative AI models in how they work with spreadsheets. Of the major platforms, the worst-performing may surprise you.By ICAEW

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Cyber attackers: who’s targeting you? 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

A leading cyber security expert presents a spotters’ guide of attacker types that businesses must defend themselves against. Alex Bomberg, Group Chairman of cyber risk specialists International Intelligence, sets out the highest-priority attacker types that organisations need to keep at bay. Published: 23 October 2025. Read the full article. AI tra…

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Cyber attackers: who's targeting you? 7:07

2M ago7:07

7:07

A leading cyber security expert presents a spotters’ guide of attacker types that businesses must defend themselves against.By ICAEW

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Three common ethical failures and how to avoid them 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

Nisha Sanghani, Partner and Head of Risk Advisory in the Middle East at Ashurst Risk Advisory, outlines how organisations can really create an ethical culture and not slip into box-ticking or slogans. Published: 22 October 2025. Read the full article. AI transparency statement: This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the Insights article…

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How to transform a practice with AI 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

Senior figures at accountancy practices must clearly define the business problem that they want AI to solve and take a people-centric approach towards adopting the technology. At ICAEW's 2025 Annual Conference, Riaz Shah, Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School, said that one of the most common mistakes was focusing on the techn…

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How to transform a business with AI 7:52

2M ago7:52

7:52

Two experts provide their thoughts on key considerations business leaders must have in mind when using AI to drive business transformation projects. Nina Barakzai, AI ethics and data privacy expert, and qualified accountant, and Peter Beard ACA, Director of GenFinance.AI, describe their experiences at ICAEW's 2025 Annual Conference. Published: 22 O…

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Behind the Numbers: How to bounce back from a cyber attack 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

In this episode, we discuss how prepared organisations really are for cyber attacks, what to do if and when your business is affected, and how to manage the communications challenges. We have a great case study from a company that suffered a cyber attack, with plenty of lessons about how to mitigate the impact on customers and return quickly to bus…

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How to bounce back from a cyber attack 32:29

2M ago32:29

32:29

In this episode, we discuss how prepared organisations really are for cyber attacks, what to do if and when your business is affected, and how to manage the communications challenges.By ICAEW

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Behind the Numbers: Dealing with uncertainty, and mental health 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

We’re all navigating uncertainty right now. How can accountants manage it professionally and personally? Riaz Shah OBE, former EY Partner and Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School, breaks down the biggest factors affecting the profession at the moment, and how it might shape the role and future of accountants. Then Paul Guess,…

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Dealing with uncertainty, and mental health 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

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Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode of The Tax Track, we look ahead to the 2024/25 tax return season, highlighting areas to watch out for, and explain our concerns with draft legislation for Finance Bill 2025/26 that promises to make significant changes to the tax system, particularly for agents.By ICAEW

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How to transform your practice with AI 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

Senior figures at accountancy practices must clearly define the business problem that they want AI to solve and take a people-centric approach towards adopting the technology.By ICAEW

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Three common ethical failures and how to avoid them 7:51

2M ago7:51

7:51

Nisha Sanghani, Partner and Head of Risk Advisory in the Middle East at Ashurst Risk Advisory, outlines how organisations can really create an ethical culture and not slip into box-ticking or slogans.By ICAEW

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Building a career in practice 28:23

2M ago28:23

28:23

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Orkhan Freeman discusses the different career opportunities available in practice.By ICAEW

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How to transform a business with AI 7:52

3M ago7:52

7:52

Two experts provide their thoughts on key considerations business leaders must have in mind when using AI to drive business transformation projects.By ICAEW

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Should we compensate whistleblowers? 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Whistleblowing is a vital process but often fraught with far more risk and emotional upheaval than it should be. In Western Europe, 43% of all occupational fraud cases come to light thanks to whistleblowers. And it’s not just fraud: cases from poor health-and-safety practices to bad team management have all been righted thanks to people speaking ou…

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Behind the Numbers: Should we compensate whistleblowers? 31:00

3M ago31:00

31:00

Whistleblowing is a vital process but often fraught with far more risk and emotional upheaval than it should be. In Western Europe, 43% of all occupational fraud cases come to light thanks to whistleblowers. And it’s not just fraud: cases from poor health-and-safety practices to bad team management have all been righted thanks to people speaking ou…

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Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession 23:20

3M ago23:20

23:20

In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we bring you a timely interview of Kemi Badenoch by ICAEW’s Chief Executive Alan Vallance who sat down with her after a speech she gave at Chartered Accountants’ Hall.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession 23:20

3M ago23:20

23:20

In this special episode of Accountancy Insights, we bring you a timely interview of Kemi Badenoch by ICAEW’s Chief Executive Alan Vallance who sat down with her after a speech she gave at Chartered Accountants’ Hall. Badenoch talked about tackling perennial long-term problems like productivity and smarter regulation. She spoke with feeling about he…

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Specialised Learning explained 13:02

3M ago13:02

13:02

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal learns the importance of Specialised Learning as part of the updated ACA qualification.By ICAEW

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Kemi Badenoch speaks at ICAEW: ‘we need to take risks’ 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

Speaking at Chartered Accountants Hall, Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition, told ICAEW’s CEO her vision for a less risk averse, lower tax and regulation environment for UK businesses. Published: 11 September 2025. Read the full article. AI transparency statement: This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the Insights article on Ke…

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Taxpayers encouraged to ensure returns are correct and complete 5:06

3M ago5:06

5:06

HMRC has published guidance setting out what it expects of taxpayers who are considering applying novel or improbable interpretations of the law, or are uncertain how the law applies when submitting a tax return or similar document. Published: 11 September 2025. Read the full article. AI transparency statement: This audio file was produced by AI an…

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Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA 34:09

3M ago34:09

34:09

In this episode, we discuss the introduction of four statutory instruments to enforce Companies House reform, as well as the common mistakes to avoid when scaling up a business. We also cover the introduction and content of the Next Generation ACA qualification.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Companies House update, scaling up smartly and the Next Generation ACA 34:09

3M ago34:09

34:09

Accountancy Insights explores the month’s top stories in the profession. In this episode, we discuss the introduction of four statutory instruments to enforce Companies House reform, as well as the common mistakes to avoid when scaling up a business. We also cover the introduction and content of the Next Generation ACA qualification. Philippa Lamb …

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Kemi Badenoch speaks at ICAEW: ‘we need to take risks’ 7:49

3M ago7:49

7:49

Speaking at Chartered Accountants Hall, Kemi Badenoch outlined her vision for UK businesses to ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance.AI disclaimer: This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the related Insights article on icaew.com.By ICAEW

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Taxpayers encouraged to ensure returns are correct and complete 5:06

3M ago5:06

5:06

HMRC has published guidance setting out what it expects of taxpayers who are considering applying novel or improbable interpretations of the law, or are uncertain how the law applies when submitting a tax return or similar document.This audio file was produced by AI and is based on the Insights article: https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/…

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The inside track from HMRC 38:03

3M ago38:03

38:03

Whether it’s performance or policy, there’s rarely an episode of The Tax Track that doesn’t mention HMRC. In this special episode we talk to one of the senior leaders at HMRC, Jonathan Athow, Director General for Customer Strategy and Tax Design.The government’s stated priorities for HMRC are to modernise and reform the tax system, improve customer…

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Accountancy Insights: Can history teach us anything about digital money? 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore what the history of money can tell us about its future. Currency has been evolving for thousands of years, but the pace of change has now escalated with the introduction of online banking and digital currencies. We discuss the parallels between modern and historical advances in currency, and key les…

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Can history teach us anything about digital money? 33:47

4M ago33:47

33:47

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we explore what the history of money can tell us about its future.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Bonus episode - how to tackle late payments 23:16

4M ago23:16

23:16

ICAEW’s Iain Wright hosts a conversation with Emma Jones CBE, the government’s newly appointed Small Business Commissioner, in this special episode of Accountancy Insights. Jones discusses the Small Business Plan, launched on 30 July, which introduces new measures to tackle late payments. Estimates place the cost of late payments to the UK economy …

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Challenging times for HMRC and agents 28:12

4M ago28:12

28:12

In this episode of The Tax Track we look at the challenges HMRC faces, from improving its services to taxpayers and agents to closing the tax gap; its plans for new and improved digital services; and the possible implications of the proposed changes for agents in particular as MTD and agent registration begin to take effect.…

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What managers want 20:19

4M ago20:19

20:19

In this episode of the ICAEW Student Insights podcast, host Jag Dhaliwal explores how ACA students can ensure they can make a great impression in the workplace, as well as working towards their longer-term career goals.By ICAEW

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Accountancy Insights: Inside the Post Office Inquiry and new mid-tier research 34:12

5M ago34:12

34:12

In this episode, we discuss the findings of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry’s first report, including lessons for other companies around culture and values. We also explore ICAEW’s latest research into mid-tier practices, covering the key drivers of growth and the biggest challenges ahead. Philippa Lamb is joined in the studio by Peter van Veen,…

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Behind the numbers: Appraising Starmer’s Labour 42:06

5M ago42:06

42:06

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the hits and misses of the Labour government’s first year in power. While there have been some clear wins over the past 12 months, particularly on the international stage, domestic politics have felt far less controlled. Our panel evaluates the previous year, as well as suggesting where the governme…

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Accountancy Insights: Inside the Industrial Strategy and navigating VAT reform 37:48

5M ago37:48

37:48

In this episode, we discuss the government’s new Industrial Strategy and, in particular, its sector plan for professional and business services with Iain Wright, ICAEW Chief Policy and Communications Officer. Iain is Chair of the Professional and Business Services Council, which has worked closely with government in devising the final plans. We als…

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