ICAEW podcasts

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.

An ambitious health startup launched in partnership with David Beckham, supplements brand IM8 is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to achieve dynamic growth. ICAEW Insights talks to CFO Stephen Lo about how.

Storm clouds are gathering over the UK economy despite better-than-expected inflation and GDP growth figures. ICAEW’s Chief Economist Suren Thiru discusses the implications, what you need to know about current economic conditions and key points to watch.

In May, government research confirmed prevalence of cyber attacks on UK businesses, as well as their level of preparedness. Meanwhile, various national bodies and regulators have jointly published advice and guidance on AI agents and cyber security.

The government is taking action to prevent UK-resident companies with foreign permanent establishments (PE) from offsetting losses made by the PE against profits subject to UK corporation tax (CT).

Major consultancies and finance firms cite 'perpetual Know Your Customer (pKYC)' as the future of customer authentication, but ICAEW’s Head of AML, Michelle Giddings, says it may not translate to accountancy.

The rate of VAT on children’s meals and certain activities and attractions will be reduced from 20% to 5% between the 25th of June and the 1st of September 2026. Although this may be welcomed by families, it could pose significant implementation challenges for businesses.

New targeted advance assurance service for R&D launched by ICAEW

The headline authorised mileage rate for approved mileage allowance payments (AMAPs) has increased to 55p per business mile from the 6th of April 2026. This is part of a government package of measures intended to address rising fuel prices.

HMRC does not accept Bills of Exchange as payment of tax liabilities. Taxpayers who enter into arrangements that attempt to use Bills of Exchange in this way could face additional interest and penalties.

The impact of technology on the workforce and continued consolidation are the key factors shaping the future of mid-tier accountancy firms in the UK, confirms ICAEW research.

Stakeholders have until 3 June 2026 to provide feedback to help inform the next stage of HMRC’s work on the development of the UK’s single trade window.

Businesses that receive a letter from HMRC telling them they need to register for VAT should check their position carefully and register without delay if necessary.

From the 1st of June 2026, large businesses undertaking major investment projects can contact HMRC to express an interest in using the new advance tax certainty service ahead of its launch on the 1st of July 2026.

Fraud is the largest reported crime in England and Wales, and the UK government wants to bring numbers down. With failure to prevent fraud now an offence, there is some onus on business to address the issue. But are enough businesses taking it seriously?

12 years on from the events, and eight years after the first court decision was handed down, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) appears to have blown the final whistle in the Professional Game Match Officials Ltd (PGMOL) case.

Businesses interacting with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs have three months from today, 18 May 2026, to register with HMRC unless a later start date applies.

HMRC has published a technical note providing a summary of the rules applying for deaths on or after the 6th of April 2027, and setting out a timetable for publishing secondary legislation, guidance and interactive tools.

Peter Herbert and Karen Eckstein explain why letters of representation matter in an audit of financial statements, what can go wrong, and how any shortcomings can be addressed.

The King’s Speech featured proposed legislation on late payments and regulatory reform in an agenda that prioritised national security above all else.

HMRC’s new guidance highlights the importance for agents to meet the conditions for tax adviser registration and understand the routes available to review and appeal decisions.

As the Middle East conflict heaps further pressure on an already fraught UK agricultural sector, how can farmers weather this multi-faceted storm?