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Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) welcomed to our Global Network
Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW) warmly welcomes the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) into its global network. ICAN is the 16th institute worldwide to join CAW’s diverse community, which now represents over 850,000 Chartered Accountants globally. This affiliation signals ICAN’s commitment to upholding the highest professional standards and ethics […]
Demand for charity services continues to grow. Be it the cost-of-living crisis, rising mental health challenges or our ageing populations, charities are finding themselves under increasing pressure to deliver more for less.
Making workplace changes to support women experiencing menopause symptoms will also ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
ICAEW’s TAX Faculty has published two TAXguides for ICAEW members covering the UK taxation of cryptocurrency held by businesses and individuals.
ICAEW’s response to the FRC’s consultation on revisions to the Corporate Governance Code stresses that the future of corporate governance is as much about nurturing good behaviours as it is about preventing corporate failures.
Wellbeing
Menopause reasonable adjustments – a six-step guide
Making workplace changes to support women experiencing menopause symptoms will also ensure you stay on the right side of the law.
From the comforting confines of Shelcross to the empowering platform of Boss Babes of South Africa, Kovini Moodley’s journey is one rich with insights and heart.
This article examines one’s understanding of a “good job”, and how expectations have shifted with each generation. With World Mental Health Day observed globally in October, this article is an opportune time for self-reflection, with a particular focus on our professional well-being.
This toolkit stands as a comprehensive guide, arming managers with crucial insights, strategies, and best practices to cultivate a thriving and dynamic team.
Sustainability & SDGs
At COP 26, the UN Global Summit to address climate change held in November 2021, the formation of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) as a sister standard-setter to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) under the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation (IFRS Foundation) was announced.
After years of talk, carbon accounting is finally here. New Zealand made trackingof greenhouse gas emissions mandatory for larger companies on 1 January 2023 and Australia will follow suit on 1 July this year.
Getting started on the journey towards reporting on nature issues may be easier than you think – incorporating it into climate disclosures could be the first step.
AI & Technology
The UK government has released a joint statement, along with 47 other countries, to implement new transparency and information sharing requirements in respect of crypto-asset platforms by 2027.
Emerging technologies have the potential to disrupt accountancy education and practice. In particular, generative AI such as ChatGPT and Bard will significantly change the way accountancy education and work will be conducted. As such, there is a need for accountancy education to evolve to keep pace with advances in technology and prepare accountancy students and professionals for the future of work.
ChatGPT and other tech tools are commonly used at work. But in accountancy, ChatGPT is not a substitute for accounting software or advanced financial models. At best, it is an assistant, to be used alongside professional judgement.
Building Resilience
Taking On Tomorrow’s Challenges
In an environment where businesses are evolving constantly, what does the future hold for accountancy professionals? Two ISCA Council members offer their insights on how the profession can evolve to take the lead.
Owen Mavengere, the Technical Director at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) looks back at the last two years, and at the future as well, from a business leader viewpoint, particularly those with a professional accounting background.
ICAS has something new for 2022. The Finance+ insight series helps put you in the bigger picture, exploring the key issues and opportunities for today’s finance professional.
Managing social mobility in a global organisation requires coherent guidance that applies across multiple offices, geographies and societies.
Economics
Banking for charities
Demand for charity services continues to grow. Be it the cost-of-living crisis, rising mental health challenges or our ageing populations, charities are finding themselves under increasing pressure to deliver more for less.
Cryptoassets: new ICAEW guidance and government consultation
ICAEW’s TAX Faculty has published two TAXguides for ICAEW members covering the UK taxation of cryptocurrency held by businesses and individuals.
Ethics & Trust
Diversity
Unlocking an Inclusive Workplace – A practical guide
In late 2022, Chartered Accountants Worldwide’s (CAW) global ED&I task force partnered with Magenta – a specialist research agency – to conduct the first global study to map the career journeys of women in the profession and identify the barriers and opportunities for employers to open career pathways for women to progress into more senior positions.
Leadership
Trust: Making the Difference
The Chartered Accountancy profession, spanning nearly two centuries, prioritises accuracy, integrity, and the public interest. In today’s tech-driven world, trust extends to non-financial data like sustainability. This publication spotlights how Chartered Accountants maintain trust among stakeholders.
Global Trade
What is Greenwashing
Greenwashing is on the rise as an increasing number of stakeholders – from investors and board members to consumers, staff and regulators – demand that companies take positive climate and environmental action. What is greenwashing? Greenwashing is where companies make misleading or unsubstantiated claims about products or activities in order […]