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The future of food
Coronavirus has transformed our relationship with our food. From the panicked stockpiling and empty supermarket shelves in March to the troubling times facing our pubs, cafes and restaurants, the questions about what we eat and how we go about putting it on our plates have become difficult to ignore.
And even before the pandemic, the food industry was rising up the UK business agenda, with fears that a no-deal Brexit might inflate food prices and interrupt supply chains, or – on a worldwide scale – of global warming triggering harvest failure.
In this short, special series, we speak to members about the flexible route to Chartered Accountancy and how it has shaped their careers. In this first episode, we speak to the experts in Chartered Accountants Ireland about a recent announcement from the Head of Education Delivery, the benefits of the flexible route and what it means for employers.
The EU & UK are gearing up for a month of intense face-to-face negotiations and it is said that the delivery of a deal by the end of the summer is a top priority for both sides, but the outcome of Brexit negotiations is a mystery yet again.
Deloitte, in partnership with the INCLUSION Fintech Conference, has published the first-ever South and Southeast Asia digital life index in a report titled, “The Next Wave: Emerging Digital Life in South and Southeast Asia”.
In 2019/20, stress, depression and anxiety accounted for 51% of work-related ill health cases, according to new HSE research.
Wellness
Businesses need meaningful benefits to battle mental health emergency
In 2019/20, stress, depression and anxiety accounted for 51% of work-related ill health cases, according to new HSE research.
The great lockdown is not just an economic problem – it could also be a mental health one.
Jonny Jacobs CA talks through what you can do to keep your mind fighting fit.
On this episode of the podcast, Indy is joined by Starbucks Finance Director EMEA, Jonny Jacobs CA
Firms need to manage their employees’ mental wellbeing if they are to foster a more productive workplace, writes Jennifer Constable.
Sustainability & SDGs
We are looking for examples of good practice that could be transformational in building a sustainable organisation, while highlighting the role the finance function plays in innovation and integrated thinking.
By: ICAS Sustainability Panel member Fiona Donnelly, CA Read about how the ever-evolving topic of sustainability creates ways to grow your business and further serve your clients. Sustainability comprises the many elements of environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, that are evolving over time; vary across company, industry and country; […]
28 January 2021: Delivering the UK’s net zero ambition should be a priority for every board member – executive and non-executive director alike. Chapter Zero and ICAEW have come together to explain what net zero really means for businesses and their boards.
Digital Disruption
Deloitte, in partnership with the INCLUSION Fintech Conference, has published the first-ever South and Southeast Asia digital life index in a report titled, “The Next Wave: Emerging Digital Life in South and Southeast Asia”.
There’s a new way of raising capital that is taking the world by storm. This smart application of blockchain technology will create a number of opportunities and challenges for businesses and investors alike.
Beyond the classic model of Porter’s Five Forces, social expectations and environmental pressures are mounting on today’s businesses. Thankfully, tools exist to help businesses understand and improve their extra-financial performance. Today’s businesses find themselves having to constantly adjust to new expectations from an increasingly informed consumer base, to changing laws […]
Covid-19 - Global Recovery
Businesses need meaningful benefits to battle mental health emergency
In 2019/20, stress, depression and anxiety accounted for 51% of work-related ill health cases, according to new HSE research.
The Conference, which highlighted the changing audit and business landscape, and the challenges brought about by the pandemic, also discussed the strategies that practitioners could adopt to build up their resilience for tomorrow.
In the brighter future when historians write about the Covid-19 crisis, it will hopefully be, for the audit profession, a tale of human ingenuity and adaptability.
Trends, Gaps and Best Practices
The latest Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) study, released in August 2020, showed that although Singapore-listed entities had improved overall, there are still many gaps that require urgent improvement, especially in the area of risk management disclosures.
The great lockdown is not just an economic problem – it could also be a mental health one.
Jonny Jacobs CA talks through what you can do to keep your mind fighting fit.
Economics
What does Brexit mean for members?
The EU & UK are gearing up for a month of intense face-to-face negotiations and it is said that the delivery of a deal by the end of the summer is a top priority for both sides, but the outcome of Brexit negotiations is a mystery yet again.
Changemaker: A kinder magic
As Chief of Staff for the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, Claire Harbron CA acts as an operational linchpin in the world’s fifth-largest philanthropic organisation – an undertaking that is demanding, emotionally charged and endlessly rewarding.
The alleviation of acute malnutrition in Nigeria; establishing decarbonisation programmes in India; the treatment of billions at risk of infection from parasitic worms: it’s not hyperbolic to suggest that the Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF) addresses many of the weightiest and most fundamental issues confronting humanity.
Ethics
Audit must evolve to remain relevant and trusted
Audit has endured a battering of late, but now is the time for us all to work together to rebuild trust in the profession, says ICAS Deputy President Bruce Pritchard CA.
Although my days as an auditor are behind me, I still care deeply about the profession. My views on what needs to change in this area may now come from the perspective of the CEO of a US-listed biotech firm and NED, but auditors need to understand public perceptions about their trade.
Diversity
Dr. Caroline McGroary ACA on women’s education in Saudi Arabia
We asked Caroline about her experiences of educating women in Saudi Arabia and the impact of this work. We also asked about her motivation for joining the Irish FinBiz2030 taskforce and what she hopes to bring to this group.
Leadership
Taking the flexible route to Chartered Accountancy
In this short, special series, we speak to members about the flexible route to Chartered Accountancy and how it has shaped their careers. In this first episode, we speak to the experts in Chartered Accountants Ireland about a recent announcement from the Head of Education Delivery, the benefits of the flexible route and what it means for employers.
Global Trade
Disclosures and Risk Management
Trends, Gaps and Best Practices
The latest Singapore Governance and Transparency Index (SGTI) study, released in August 2020, showed that although Singapore-listed entities had improved overall, there are still many gaps that require urgent improvement, especially in the area of risk management disclosures.