2025 Audit Regulations changes: movement of audits and sole practitioner alternates
Following a consultation process, the ICAEW Regulatory Board (IRB) will be asked to approve updated Audit Regulations at its March 2025 meeting. The revised regulations introduce a notification requirement for registered audit firms when they are appointed to audits that are potentially complex or high risk, and a requirement for sole practice auditors to appoint an alternate.
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CPD changes prompt renewed focus on lifelong learning
ICAEW’s revised CPD framework has seen high levels of member engagement during its first year. Julia Penny, ICAEW Council member and past President, and Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy at ICAEW, review progress so far, and reflect on the value of CPD in maintaining standards and strengthening trust in the profession.
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The MLRO: an ever-evolving role
Money laundering reporting officers (MLROs) take on specific and personal responsibilities under the anti-money laundering (AML) regulatory regime. We catch up with some experienced MLROs, who offer an insight into how their roles are evolving and discuss the skills they need to meet their obligations.
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Succession planning: is employee ownership the answer?
In this episode of Behind the Numbers, we discuss the appropriateness of employee ownership trusts (EOTs) for accountancy practices.
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Why professional conduct matters
Maintaining high professional standards is essential, both for individual accountants and for the profession as a whole. This episode of The Tax Track looks at the importance of protecting your professional reputation and, importantly, what members can do to ensure they get things right in the first place.
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