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Behind the Numbers

How to get to the C-suite

This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification according to research by Robert Half.

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Accountancy Insights

How to use AI in tax ethically, and group audit best practice

This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.

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The tax track

Finance Bill changes for individuals and businesses

In this episode, we look at the implications for individuals and businesses, from the reform of inheritance tax to changes to capital allowances.

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Podcasts by topic

Audit and assurance

Catherine Hardinge, Partner, Price Bailey and Philippa Lamb

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Group audit and the forthcoming AI Bill

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.

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Business

Iain Wright and David Williamson

A World Cup bump, an AI slump? 2026 predictions

In the first episode of 2026, our usual team of soothsayers David Williamson, Frances Haque and Iain Wright review the events of the past 12 months, and look ahead to what we might expect in the coming year.

Iain Wright, Guy Ruddle and Frances Haque

Budget 25: where’s the growth?

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

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Kemi Badenoch on growth and the profession

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.

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Corporate governance

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How to get to the C-suite

This episode looks at routes to the C-suite, and the traits, skills and capabilities you’ll need to get you there. Accountants are highly represented in the C-suite, with one in four CEOs holding the qualification according to research by Robert Half.

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Corporate reporting

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Adapting post-tariffs, MTD at 10, UK GAAP changes

In this episode, we discuss how the Trump administration’s tariffs will hamper the government’s growth plans, the progress made towards Making Tax Digital on its tenth birthday, and how changes to FRS 102 and 105 will affect the nation’s small businesses.

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Ethics

Ramana McConnon, Jon Morris and Martin Brown

How should audit firms use AI?

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.

Philippa Lamb with Martin Wheatcroft

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How to bounce back from a cyber attack

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.

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Sustainability

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COP28: making the business case for nature

In the second of two special episodes, live from COP28 in Dubai, our experts discuss capacity building within the finance profession and making the business case for a nature-positive transition.

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Can SMEs keep up with ESG?

In this Insights In Focus episode, we explore how the introduction of sustainability assurance, both voluntary and mandatory, is affecting firms of all sizes.

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What to expect from 2022 – part 1

Chief Executive Michael Izza looks at the biggest issues facing business and the wider economy, with help from experts from around the Institute.

Tax

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Catherine Hardinge, Partner, Price Bailey and Philippa Lamb

Iain Wright, Guy Ruddle and Frances Haque

Budget 25: where’s the growth?

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

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Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets?

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.

Stephen Relf with Lindsey Wicks and Rebecca Benneyworth

The latest on MTD income tax

In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact taxpayers, and we draw on the experience of special guest Rebecca Benneyworth to explain what you can do to prepare for the challenges ahead.

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Tax returns and Finance Bill concerns

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.

The Tax Track

Don't miss our podcast series: The Tax Track, where members of the Tax Faculty chat about all things tax. Learn how the sector is set to evolve in 2024 and make sure to subscribe so that you never miss an episode.

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Technology

Polly Tsang, Shermeen Kazmi,  Jessica Caws and Philippa Lamb

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Best of 2025

With Christmas round the corner, we’ve put together a special best of episode of Behind the Numbers, featuring some of the most memorable conversations from throughout the year.

Ramana McConnon, Jon Morris and Martin Brown

How should audit firms use AI?

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.

Stephen Relf with Lindsey Wicks and Rebecca Benneyworth

The latest on MTD income tax

In this episode, we look at recent developments, including HMRC’s plans to contact taxpayers, and we draw on the experience of special guest Rebecca Benneyworth to explain what you can do to prepare for the challenges ahead.

Philippa Lamb with Martin Wheatcroft

Philippa Lamb with Peter Davenport and Michael Hoare

How to bounce back from a cyber attack

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.

Accountancy Insights Podcast series

ICAEW produces two Accountancy Insights podcast series. Our Accountancy Insights podcasts provide succinct updates on the latest developments in accountancy, finance and business, while our Behind the Numbers podcasts provide a deep dive on a single hot topic.

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