Beyond Finance
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About the podcast
In this podcast series from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), a panel of guests dissect the latest headlines and provide expert analysis on the top stories from across the world of business, finance and accountancy. Prevously known as Accountancy Insights.
Episodes 147
How can ethics adapt to a changing world?
A bonus episode recorded following Global Ethics Day, looking at ethics as the world changes around us at a ridiculous pace. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of work, but there are considerable …
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A bonus episode recorded following Global Ethics Day, looking at ethics as the world changes around us at a ridiculous pace. Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of work, but there are considerable ethical considerations that come along with it. How does the Code of Ethics for accountants address this?
Links
- Firm culture and governance exposure draft - https://www.ethicsboard.org/consultations-projects/firm-culture-and-governance
- Global Ethics Day speech from Gabriela Figueiredo Dias - https://www.ethicsboard.org/news-events/2026-10/keynote-address-iesba-chair-gabriela-figueiredo-dias-icaew-global-ethics-day-2026-conference-london
- ICAEW: Three major questions about AI and ethics - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/oct-2026/three-major-questions-about-ai-and-ethics
- ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Gabriela Figueiredo Dias, Chair of the International Ethics Standards Board For Accountants
- Laura Hough, Independent Consultant on organisational integrity
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 9 November
Podcast recorded: 23 OctoberBudget 2026: enough ‘breathing room’?
UK Chancellor John Healey had a huge challenge with his first budget. It had been trailed as a ‘steady as she goes’ budget – was it successful? In our usual budget analysis episode, we break down the various …
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UK Chancellor John Healey had a huge challenge with his first budget. It had been trailed as a ‘steady as she goes’ budget – was it successful? In our usual budget analysis episode, we break down the various measures outlined in the budget, the economic backdrop that informed the Chancellor’s decisions, the winners and losers, and what it all might mean for the coming year.
Links
- ICAEW Budget pages - https://www.icaew.com/technical/economy/autumn-budget-2026?itm_source=Homepage&itm_medium=Hero&itm_campaign=HeroDefault1
- ICAEW: Chancellor delivers ‘safe hands’ budget - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-analysis-chancellor-delivers-safe-hands-budget
- ICAEW: Budget: nine key VAT changes announced - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-nine-key-vat-changes-announced
- ICAEW: Budget: measures affecting businesses - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-measures-affecting-businesses
- ICAEW: Budget: business rates relief and fiscal devolution - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-business-rates-relief-and-fiscal-devolution
- ICAEW: Budget: MTD penalty soft landing and exclusions - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-mtd-penalty-soft-landing-and-exclusions
- ICAEW: Budget: changes for employers and employees - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/oct-2026/budget-changes-for-employers-and-employees
- ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander
- Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEW
- David Maddox, Political Editor, The Independent
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 30 October
Podcast recorded: 29 OctoberHow can business overcome its biggest challenges – live at ICAEW Conference
In this episode, recorded from ICAEW’s Annual Conference, we speak to the biggest speakers from across the day about the challenges facing businesses in a variety of sectors, and what can be done about them …
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In this episode, recorded from ICAEW’s Annual Conference, we speak to the biggest speakers from across the day about the challenges facing businesses in a variety of sectors, and what can be done about them. From the economy to cybercrime and growing in unpredictable environments, we cover a lot of ground.
You may also note the change of name: as the podcast has grown, it has attracted a broader audience. Our new name – Beyond Finance – reflects that broader remit, while still anchoring us to its finance and accountancy origins.Links
- Conference page - https://annualconference.icaew.com/event/c82cf3f3-7895-4ff6-83d4-02bbfd01faa0/summary?RefId=Speakershttps://annualconference.icaew.com/event/c82cf3f3-7895-4ff6-83d4-02bbfd01faa0/summary?RefId=Speakers
- Baroness Hazarika – political career - https://members.parliament.uk/member/5024/career
- ICAEW: The Economic backdrop to the Budget - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/sep-2026/suren-thiru-on-the-economic-backdrop-to-the-budget
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Baroness Ayesha Hazarika
- Jo Fairley, Co-Founder, Green & Black’s
- Tim Doubleday, CFO, Burger King UK
- Ololade Adesanya, Global Head of Audit – Insurance, Asset Management, Branding and Marketing, HSBC
- Glenn Wilkinson, CEO, Agger Labs
- Neil Cutting, ICAEW Vice President/Transformation Director, Oracle
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 20 October
Podcast recorded: 16 OctoberBehind the Numbers: Modernising Corporate Reporting – the big questions
In this special bonus episode, we hear exclusively from the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade (BIST) on the government’s plans for corporate reporting, the Modernising Corporate Reporting …
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In this special bonus episode, we hear exclusively from the Department for Business, Innovation Science and Trade (BIST) on the government’s plans for corporate reporting, the Modernising Corporate Reporting (MCR) agenda. It’s a potentially huge change and the government wants to implement it quickly, so now is the time to address its implications.
In this episode, we run through the major changes and address some of the concerns expressed by preparers.Links
- ICAEW: Introduction to Moderinising Corporate Reporting - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/corporate-reporting-resources/by-all-accounts/articles/2026/introducing-the-modernisation-of-corporate-reporting
- ICAEW MCR resources - http://www.icaew.com/mcr
- Government Modernising Corporate Reporting page - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/modernising-corporate-reporting
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Debbie Crawshawe, Head of the Accounting and Audit Centre of Expertise, BIST
- Sally Baker, Corporate Reporting & Governance Director, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 14 October
Podcast recorded: 9 OctoberThe Audit Report: What does Modernising Corporate Reporting mean for auditors?
On the first ever episode of The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting. The Department for …
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On the first ever episode of The Audit Report – the podcast that looks at the factors shaping modern audit – we’re discussing the long-awaited consultation on Modernising Corporate Reporting.
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade is consulting on what it should look like. What could it mean for auditors?This, and all future episodes of The Audit Report, can be found under The Audit Report podcast, search "Audit Report" on your podcast provider.
Links
- ICAEW: Modernising Corporate Reporting survey - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/improving-corporate-reporting/modernising-corporate-reporting/mcr-have-your-say
- ICAEW: Government consults on sweeping reforms to modernise corporate reporting - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/sep-2026/gov-consults-on-sweeping-reforms-to-modernise-corporate-reporting
- ICAEW: Modernising Corporate Reporting hub - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/improving-corporate-reporting/modernising-corporate-reporting
- ICAEW: Beyond finance podcast - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Alex RussellGuests
- David Smith, Director of Quality and Professional Standards at Kreston Global
- Matt Stroh, Audit Partner, Compliance and Ethics, for Azets
- Katharine Bagshaw, Senior Manager, Audit Standards at ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 6 October
Podcast recorded: 28 SeptemberAccountancy Insights: Is your identity at risk?
Cyber criminals spend much of their time working on identity theft. If you hold a responsible position in your organisation, they might very well be working on you. Or worse – they might be lurking in your …
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Cyber criminals spend much of their time working on identity theft. If you hold a responsible position in your organisation, they might very well be working on you. Or worse – they might be lurking in your smart coffee machine.
Identity theft is now recognised as the best path to success for cyber criminals and with more and more information about ourselves and our organisations online, we make it easy for them. So how can we identify the likely targets on our workplace teams and protect our businesses?Links
- ICAEW: Cyber Security Awareness - https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/cyber-security/cybercrime-awareness-month
- How identity fraud is changing in the age of AI - https://www.weforum.org/stories/artificial-intelligence/how-identity-fraud-is-increasing-in-the-age-of-ai/
- NCSC internet of things guidance - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/all-topics/internet-of-things
- ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Kay Daskalakis, Senior Solutions Architect, SpecterOps
- Oli Venn, Watchguard Technologies
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 8 October
Podcast recorded: 23 SeptemberBehind the Numbers: Healey's Budget options are narrowing
On 7 September, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered a speech setting out his goals for the Budget, amid twitchiness in the bond markets. What did he hope to achieve, and what does it tell us …
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On 7 September, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivered a speech setting out his goals for the Budget, amid twitchiness in the bond markets. What did he hope to achieve, and what does it tell us about the Budget in October? We discuss the speech, the factors that are likely to shape the Budget, and what options the Chancellor has to encourage growth, balance tax and spend, and calm the markets.
Transcript
You can read the full transcript of this episode here -https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/john-healeys-pre-budget-speech-what-does-it-tell-us/transcript
Links
- John Healey’s speech - https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/chancellor-john-healeys-growth-speech-2026
- The bond market shock and what it means for Andy Burnham - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/bond-markets-andy-burnham-budget-uk-b3043257.html
- Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrv7jr8n74o
- Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp931m8n3p5o
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UK
- David Wooding, Political commentator and former Sunday Express Editor
- Suren Thiru, Chief Economist, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 10 September
Podcast recorded: 7 SeptemberAccountancy Insights: How did MTD go? The dangers of digital fraud
In this episode, we take a look at the government’s Fraud in the Digital Age report: what does it tell us about trends and what can businesses do to protect themselves? And with the first submissions deadline …
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In this episode, we take a look at the government’s Fraud in the Digital Age report: what does it tell us about trends and what can businesses do to protect themselves? And with the first submissions deadline for Income Tax under the new Making Tax Digital system just passed - how did it go? We discuss the lessons learned for the next submission.
Links
- ICAEW: HMRC to begin signing up taxpayers for MTD Income Tax - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/aug-2026/hmrc-to-begin-signing-up-taxpayers-for-mtd-income-tax
- ICAEW: Tax Track Podcast: are you (and HMRC) ready for MTD? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/mtd-live-are-you-and-hmrc-ready-for-mtd
- ICAEW: Making Tax Digital Hub - http://icaew.com/MTD
- Report Fraud - https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/
- Fraud in the Digital Age - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fraud-in-the-digital-age
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Katy Worobec, Fraud Prevention Consultant, A Jolly Consulting
- Lindsey Wicks, Senior Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 27 August
Podcast recorded: 25 AugustHow to plan for a Russian test of NATO
For Business, faraway wars feel way closer than they used to. In the current volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to consider planning for these events. So in this episode, we run through such an …
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For Business, faraway wars feel way closer than they used to. In the current volatile geopolitical environment, businesses need to consider planning for these events. So in this episode, we run through such an exercise: what if Russia tests NATO resolve by firing on Poland and amassing troops near the region? We explore this hypothetical but increasingly plausible scenario in this episode.
Links
- Charles Hecker’s book - https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/zero-sum/
- US intel finds Putin could test NATO’s resolve with limited incursion - https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/u-s-intel-finds-putin-could-test-natos-resolve-with-limited-incursion-e3b02e2c
- Atlantic Council on likely Russian attack on NATO - https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/western-weakness-is-encouraging-putin-to-test-nato/
- Oakwood Risk Group - https://oakwoodriskgroup.com/
- ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa LambGuests
- Luke Blake, Founding Director, Business advisors Oakwood Risk Group
- Charles Hecker, Geopolitical Risk Expert, Author of Zero Sum: The Arc of International Business In Russia
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 19 August
Podcast recorded: 28 JulyEY’s backing AI agents; and a new form of insider trading
In this episode, EY UK Digital Assurance Leader Richard Harrison joins us to talk about how the firm is using AI agents in audit. How do they divide tasks between people and tech? And how are they understanding …
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In this episode, EY UK Digital Assurance Leader Richard Harrison joins us to talk about how the firm is using AI agents in audit. How do they divide tasks between people and tech? And how are they understanding and mitigating risk?
Then, Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager tells us about Prediction Markets. While you may not have heard of them, they’re opening up a whole new market for Insider Traders. Polly explains how they work, where the risks lie and what needs to happen to minimise them.Links
- EY principles of responsible AI - https://www.ey.com/en_uk/insights/ai/principles-for-ethical-and-responsible-ai?channel=TxtV-B
- Prediction markets spark insider trading fears - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/prediction-markets-spark-insider-trading-fears-how-firms-are-responding.html
- Microsoft bans prediction markets - https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-prediction-markets-employee-policy-2026-7
- Prediction markets are minting a new type of insider trader - https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2026-polymarket-traders-who-knew-the-future/
- Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c052yv259jvo
- ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host: Philippa Lamb
Guests:
- Richard Harrison, UK Digital Assurance Leader, EY
- Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager
Producer: Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead: Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 4 August
Podcast recorded: 27 July
Behind the Numbers: Is there really a growing AI bubble?
The question of whether an ‘AI bubble’ is going to burst doesn’t seem to be going away. There’s a compelling case to be made on both sides of the argument, with the growing demand for AI tools, and the huge …
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The question of whether an ‘AI bubble’ is going to burst doesn’t seem to be going away. There’s a compelling case to be made on both sides of the argument, with the growing demand for AI tools, and the huge amount of money and resources needed to deliver on that demand.
So what are the actual risks of an AI bubble, and what would that mean for the tools that businesses and firms are investing in right now? We interrogate the various indicators of whether there might be a bubble or not, and discuss the considerations and failsafes that businesses should consider when adopting AI software.
Links
Data centre planning policy - https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-10315/CBP-10315.pdf
Gas use in data centres - https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/dramatic-increase-in-data-centre-developers-wanting-gas-grid-connections-21-04-2026/
Water use for data centres - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688cb407dc6688ed50878367/Water_use_in_data_centre_and_AI_report.pdf
AI company IPOs - https://www.blackrock.com/us/financial-professionals/insights/mega-ai-ipos-and-index-inclusion
Increasing demand for AI – Forbes - https://www.forbes.com/advisor/uk/business/software/uk-artificial-intelligence-ai-statistics/
AI boom leaves data centre demand beyond supply - https://datacentrenews.uk/story/ai-boom-to-leave-data-centre-demand-far-above-supply
ICAEW CPD record - https://my.icaew.com/cpdrecord
Host
Philippa LambGuests
Tom Pugh, Chief Economist, RSM UK
Tasmin Lockwood, tech and environment journalist
Hothyfa Elbeera, Senior Software Engineer, Claimsgate, MoJProducer
Natalie ChisholmSeries Lead
Mark RowlandEpisode first published: 15 July
Podcast recorded: 08 JuneAccountancy Insights: Looking ahead: HMRC’s digital moves and impacts of Iran war
We’ll have a new PM soon, while the war in the Middle East rages on. Does this mean more uncertainty for businesses in the second half of 2026? ICAEW’s Chief Economist tries to predict what might happen next …
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We’ll have a new PM soon, while the war in the Middle East rages on. Does this mean more uncertainty for businesses in the second half of 2026? ICAEW’s Chief Economist tries to predict what might happen next.
If that wasn’t enough, there’s a lot going on in tax at the moment, from MTD Income Tax to new agent registration rules and more tax changes than expected mid-year. Lindsey Wicks explains all the changes.
Finally, we get an insight from Junaidy Ab-Mutalib about the profession in Malaysia. What are the unique opportunities and challenges for the profession in the region?Links
- ICAEW: Suren Thiru on how US-Iran peace deal could influence UK’s economic outlook - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/jun-2026/suren-thiru-on-how-us-iran-peace-deal-could-influence-uk-economy
- ICAEW: Significant changes announced at Tax Update 2026 - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/jun-2026/significant-changes-announced-at-tax-update-2026
- ICAEW: HMRC sets timetable for agent multi factor authentication rollout - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/jun-2026/hmrc-sets-timetable-for-agent-multi-factor-authentication-rollout
- ICAEW: HMRC publishes detailed guidance on mandatory tax adviser registration - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/jun-2026/hmrc-publishes-detailed-guidance-on-mandatory-tax-adviser-registration
- ICAEW: MTD income tax and claims for averaging relief - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/jun-2026/mtd-income-tax-and-claims-for-averaging-relief
- ICAEW: CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Suren Thiru, Chief Economist, ICAEW
- Lindsey Wicks, Senior Tax Technical Manager, ICAEW
- Junaidy Ab-Mutalib, Managing Partner, JM & Co
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 1 July
Podcast recorded: 26 JuneBehind the Numbers: When is CEO pay a problem?
Last year CEO pay rose 20 times faster than workers’ pay, according to new research from Oxfam and the International Trade Union Confederation. At the most extreme end of that pay scale, investors approved an …
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Last year CEO pay rose 20 times faster than workers’ pay, according to new research from Oxfam and the International Trade Union Confederation. At the most extreme end of that pay scale, investors approved an executive package for Elon Musk worth a potential $1tn.
So when does CEO pay become too high? What are the commercial, ethical and cultural implications for organisations if they’re perceived to be over-paying their CEOs? And as businesses compete globally for the best executive talent what can Boards do to keep pay packages in check?
Links- Top CEO pay statistics from Oxfam - https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/top-ceo-pay-increased-20-times-faster-workers-pay-2025
- ICAEW: Remuneration Committee ebooks - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-governance/committees/remuneration-committees/remuneration-committee-ebooks
- ICAEW: Guidance on remuneration - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-governance/committees/remuneration-committees
- ICAEW: How a CEOs pay package influences corporate culture - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/apr-2025/how-a-ceos-pay-package-influences-corporate-culture
- ICAEW CPD record - https://www.icaew.com/membership/cpd/online-cpd-record
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
Shefaly Yogendra, independent Board director, board adviser and author
Peter van Veen, Governance and Ethics Director, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 17 June
Podcast recorded: 11 MayAccountancy Insights: Understanding tokenisation plans; rethinking the audit report
The government has plans to tokenise financial markets. What exactly is tokenisation? What might it look like in practice and what are the big questions about it that still need answering? Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s …
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The government has plans to tokenise financial markets. What exactly is tokenisation? What might it look like in practice and what are the big questions about it that still need answering? Polly Tsang, ICAEW’s Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, explains.
After that, audit reports: ICAEW has created the Auditor Reporting Lab, alongside audit firms, to encourage modernisation in the market. KPMG Partner in Professional Practice, Accounting & Reporting, Pamela Taylor, has been thinking hard about how to make them more useful and more user-friendly.
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Links- ICAEW: What is tokenisation, and what are the challenges for accountants? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/may-2026/what-is-tokenisation-and-the-challenges-for-accountants
- Government tokenisation announcement - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-fintech-backed-to-embrace-future-payments-technology
- FCA call for input on the future of tokenisation - https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/calls-input/future-tokenisation-joint-vision-authorities-uk-wholesale-markets
- ICAEW: Digital Assets Conference - https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/events/digital-assets-conference
- ICAEW: Auditor Reporting Lab - https://www.icaew.com/policy-and-research/thought-leadership/audit-and-assurance-thought-leadership/auditor-reporting-lab
- ICAEW: Rethinking the auditor’s report - https://www.icaew.com/policy-and-research/thought-leadership/audit-and-assurance-thought-leadership/auditor-reporting-lab/rethinking-the-auditors-report
- ICAEW: Audit and Assurance Conference - https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/events/audit-and-assurance-conference
- ICAEW podcasts - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager
Pamela Taylor, Partner in Professional Practice, Accounting & Reporting, KPMG
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 3 June 2026
Podcast recorded: 19 May 2026Behind the Numbers: Are you taking fraud seriously enough?
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 …
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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?
In this episode, we take a look at the common types of fraud, what businesses should be vigilant of, and how can they protect themselves?
Links- UK government fraud strategy - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fraud-strategy-2026-to-2029
- UK fraud statistics - https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/articles/natureoffraudandcomputermisuseinenglandandwales/yearendingmarch2025
- ICAEW: Fraud helpsheets - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tas-helpsheets/fraud
- ICAEW: What the government’s new fraud strategies mean for business - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/apr-2026/what-the-governments-new-fraud-strategies-mean-for-business
- ICAEW: podcasts - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
Host
Guy Ruddle
Guests- Tristan Yelland, Partner, Forensic and Investigations, Grant Thornton
- Will Christopher, Partner, Kinsgsley Napley
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 20 May 2026
Podcast recorded: 20 April 2026Accountancy Insights: Can businesses mitigate rising energy prices? Plus AI in audit, UK GAAP
Everyone’s talking about energy costs at the moment. Greenfields Energy Group’s co-founder LIAM CONWAY walks us through the energy impacts of the Iran War and outlines the best ways for businesses to protect …
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Everyone’s talking about energy costs at the moment. Greenfields Energy Group’s co-founder LIAM CONWAY walks us through the energy impacts of the Iran War and outlines the best ways for businesses to protect themselves from global energy shocks.
Elsewhere on the episode, we discuss new guidance from the Financial Reporting Council on managing the risks for auditors when it comes to AI adoption; and a quick update on UKGAAP: the challenges that the changes pose for smaller entities
Links- How higher oil prices will change Britain -https://www.thetimes.com/article/f754197a-859b-460b-8ad0-1e36fc878ff1
- FRC – AI in Audit: Generative and Agentic AI guidance -https://www.frc.org.uk/library/standards-codes-policy/audit-assurance-and-ethics/guidance/ai-in-audit/
- ICAEW UK GAAP hub - https://www.icaew.com/technical/corporate-reporting/uk-gaap/changes-to-uk-gaap
- ICAEW: Changes to UK GAAP Conference - https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/events/corporate-reporting-conference
- ICAEW podcasts - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Liam Conway, Co-Founder, Greenfield Energy Group
- Ian Pay, Head of Data Analytics, ICAEW
- Fahad Asgar, Technical Manager, Corporate Reporting, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 6 May
Podcast recorded: 29 AprilBehind the Numbers: Is AI accelerating the brain drain?
AI is already having an impact on the make-up of audit teams and there’s some evidence it’s already reducing the number of junior roles. But it’s all still new, and developing all of the time. What about the …
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AI is already having an impact on the make-up of audit teams and there’s some evidence it’s already reducing the number of junior roles. But it’s all still new, and developing all of the time. What about the medium and longer term effects? How might it change training and career paths and will it ultimately boost or diminish the appeal of a career in accountancy?
We’re joined by a young accountant, an ex-accountant turned HR advisor, and the MD of a leading hiring firm in the audit and accounting sector, about how roles, skills and hiring practices are evolving, and what that means for the profession.
LinksICAEW: Why we still need junior accountants in the age of AI - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/apr-2026/why-we-still-need-junior-accountants-and-how-their-role-might-change
Is There a Brain Drain in Auditing? - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/402277496_Modeling_the_Consequences_of_the_Auditors'_Leaving_the_Public_Accounting_Profession_Is_There_a_Brain_Drain_in_Auditing
ICAEW: How to stop accountancy's brain drain - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/how-to-stop-accountancys-brain-drain/transcript
ICAEW: How is AI transforming roles in industry? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/apr-2026/how-is-ai-transforming-roles-in-industry
ICAEW podcasts - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests- Lola Abitogun, Fractional HR Director
- George Oliver, Audit Associate, KPMG
- Chris Lawton, Group MD, Executive Search, Robert Half
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 15 April
Podcast recorded: 11 MarchAccountancy Insights: What does the Iran conflict really mean for British Business?
We’ve already seen immediate spikes and fluctuations in the oil price and the wider financial and commodity markets. But how will the UK economy be affected in the months to come and how heavy a price will …
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We’ve already seen immediate spikes and fluctuations in the oil price and the wider financial and commodity markets. But how will the UK economy be affected in the months to come and how heavy a price will British Business pay? RSM Chief Economist Tom Pugh shares his thoughts.
Liz Barclay is Co-founder of Business 111, Special Adviser on Small Business & Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Directors and campaigner for tighter rules on late payments. She gives her views on the Government’s recently announced plans.
Finally, with demand growing for AI assurance, what does good actually look like? Expert and Senior Programme Manager in Digital Ethics & AI at TechUK, Tess Buckley, fills us in.
Links
ICAEW: Iran conflict sends economic shockwave across the Gulf -https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/mar-2026/iran-conflict-sends-economic-shockwave-through-the-gulfOil prices to stay elevated across Iran War scenarios - https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/oil-prices-stay-elevated-across-iran-war-scenarios-2026-03-27/
Late payments consultation response - https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/late-payments-tackling-poor-payment-practices/outcome/late-payment-consultation-time-to-pay-up-government-response-web-version
Government AI assurance roadmap - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trusted-third-party-ai-assurance-roadmap/trusted-third-party-ai-assurance-roadmap
Ensuring responsible AI development - https://www.techuk.org/resource/ensuring-responsible-ai-development-let-s-talk-about-ai-assurance.html
Host
Philippa LambGuests
- Liz Barclay, Co-founder of Business 111, Special Adviser on Small Business & Entrepreneurship at the Institute of Directors
- Tess Buckley, Expert and Senior Programme Manager in Digital Ethics & AI at TechUK
- Tom Pugh, RSM Chief Economist
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 1 April
Podcast recorded: 27 MarchBehind the Numbers: UK SRS – what’s in it, and the FCA consultation
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to use them and how will they apply in practice? The Financial …
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UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) are bringing sustainability reporting in line with international standards. So who will be mandated to use them and how will they apply in practice? The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting on this at the moment. One of the people behind the international standards joins us and ICAEW’s Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Director to discuss the implications of this.
Links
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-sustainability-reporting-standards
FCA Consultation - https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/consultation-papers/cp26-5-sustainability-disclosures
IFRS Sustainability Disclosures navigator - https://www.ifrs.org/issued-standards/ifrs-sustainability-standards-navigator/
ICAEW Government publishes UK SRS - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/feb-2026/government-publishes-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Ravi Abeywardana, ICAEW's Director of Sustainability Reporting and Assurance
- Richard Barker, a member of the International Sustainability Standards Board
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 10 March
Podcast recorded: 9 FebruaryAccountancy Insights: Corporate reporting is changing, MTD on the way
There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings …
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There’s just one month to go till Making Tax Digital kicks in for Income Tax; we take a look at how the transition will go. There’s also a lot happening in corporate reporting at the moment – Sally Baker brings us up to speed.
Links
- ICAEW: Making Tax Digital - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/making-tax-digital
- ICAEW: MTD: How to prepare your clients - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2026/jan-2026/mtd-how-to-prepare-your-clients
- ICAEW: FRC issues amendments to FRS 102 and FRS 105 - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/mar-2026/frc-issues-amendments-to-frs-102-and-frs105
- ICAEW: Government publishes UK Sustainability Reporting Standards - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/feb-2026/government-publishes-uk-sustainability-reporting-standards
- Regulation plan update: Modernisation of Corporate Reporting - https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2025-10-21/hcws973
- ICAEW: UK adopts IFRS 18 - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/dec-2025/landmark-moment-for-financial-reporting-as-uk-adopts-ifrs-18
- ICAEW: IFRS 18 fact sheet (ICAEW members only) - https://www.icaew.com/restrictedmedia?mediaItemId=03545ebb-a068-48eb-b50c-13eede0e3804
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Sally Baker, Head of Corporate Reporting Strategy, ICAEW
- Rebecca Benneyworth, ICAEW Chartered Accountant
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Series Lead
Mark Rowland
Episode first published: 4 March
Podcast recorded: 23 and 25 February
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 …
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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.
However, the working world is going through rapid technological and cultural transformation. So how is that changing the competencies that organisations look for in their leaders? And how can you best prepare yourself for taking on those roles in the future?Transcript
Read the full transcript of this episode here - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/how-to-get-to-the-c-suite/transcript
LinksICAEW: Soft skills for leaders (CPD) - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jul-2025/free-cpd-soft-skills-for-leaders
ICAEW: Traits of modern CFOs - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2024/jul-2024/what-traits-make-up-the-modern-cfo
ICAEW: Eight lessons from my first year as CFO - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/feb-2026/eight-lessons-from-my-first-year-as-a-cfo
ICAEW: How to deal with team conflict - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/jan-2026/management-skills-how-to-deal-with-team-conflict
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Neil Cutting, Transformation Director at Oracle
- Zana Goic Petricevic, leadership transformation expert
- Richard Davis, founder and CEO, FNLY
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 10 February 2026
Podcast recorded: 21 January 2026Accountancy 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. With several tax cases in which AI has been used and provided incorrect or …
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This episode covers AI and tax work and ISA 600 on group audits, following the release of two pieces of guidance on the topics.
With several tax cases in which AI has been used and provided incorrect or misleading information, we outline how to apply the five fundamental ethical principles to AI use.
ISA 600 on group audits was revised, effective for audits of financial statements for periods commencing on or after 15 December 2023. These changes are quite wide ranging, particularly when it comes to the treatment of component auditors. We go through the details.
Links:
ICAEW: Professional conduct in relation to taxation (PCRT) - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/working-in-tax/pcrt
ICAEW: Auditing groups of companies - https://www.icaew.com/technical/audit-and-assurance/audit/group-audit
HMRC v Gunnarsson - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/688240632b6fd60b7c16100d/HMRC_v_Gunnarsson_final_decision.pdf
ICAEW: PCRT Guidance on ethical use of AI - https://www.icaew.com/technical/tax/working-in-tax/pcrt/topical-guidance-application-of-pcrt-to-ethical-use-of-artificial-intelligence-tools
ICAEW: Use of AI criticised in tax case - https://www.icaew.com/insights/tax-news/2025/aug-2025/use-of-ai-criticised-in-tax-case
ICAEW: Group auditing: nine key changes for auditors - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2026/jan-2026/group-auditing-nine-key-changes-for-auditors
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Sophie Wales, Director of Regulatory Policy at ICAEW
- Catherine Hardinge, Partner, Price Bailey
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 3 February 2026
Podcast recorded: 28 January 2026
Behind the Numbers: How the Celsius scandal is reshaping Crypto regulation
Celsius network claimed to be a safe place to trade digital currencies and assets. In reality, it was using customers’ money for its own ends. In the first Behind the Numbers of the New Year, we explore the …
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Celsius network claimed to be a safe place to trade digital currencies and assets. In reality, it was using customers’ money for its own ends. In the first Behind the Numbers of the New Year, we explore the collapse of digital currency platform Celsius network, the scandal that followed, and its lasting impact on crypto asset regulation, particularly custody.
Since that scandal, international regulators including the Financial Conduct Authority have been looking at custody rules and wider regulation around digital assets. But are they on the right track?
Transcript
Read the full transcript of this episode here - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/how-the-celsius-scandal-is-reshaping-crypto-regulation/transcript
Links
Founder of Celsius sentenced to 12 years for fraud - https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/founder-celsius-sentenced-12-years-fraud-and-market-manipulation
Celsius investigation: all the red flags - https://fortune.com/2023/02/07/celsius-network-investigation-red-flags/
FCA Crypto Roadmap - https://www.fca.org.uk/publication/documents/crypto-roadmap.pdf
FCA: Stablecoin issuance and Cryptoasset Custody proposals - https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/consultation-papers/cp25-14-stablecoin-issuance-cryptoasset-custody
ICAEW: The Future of crypto regulation: key considerations - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/nov-2025/the-future-of-crypto-regulation-key-considerations
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, ICAEW
- Jessica Caws, Co-Head of Financial Services at Birketts LLP
- Shermeen Kazmi, Partner, Grant Thornton
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 12 January 2026
Podcast recorded: 16 December 2025
Behind the Numbers: 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 …
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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.
Will 2026 be more of the same, or will there be some reasons to be cheerful? Could the AI bubble burst, or will it just deflate? And did our panel get anything right last year?
TranscriptRead the full transcript of this episode - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/a-world-cup-bump-an-ai-slump-2026-predictions/transcript
Links
ICAEW: The 2025 predictions episode - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/accountancy-insights/trump-tariffs-and-eu-turmoil-2025-predictions
ICAEW: UK Business Confidence Monitor - https://www.icaew.com/technical/economy/business-confidence-monitor
‘The AI bubble will burst’ - https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0m7h23s
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Iain Wright, Managing Director, Reputation and Influence, ICAEW
- David Williamson, Political Editor, Sunday Express
- Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander UK
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 31 December 2025
Podcast recorded: 15 December 2025Behind the Numbers: 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. From discussions of Trump and …
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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.
From discussions of Trump and tariffs on our 100th episode to one of our favourite conversations on the history of money, it’s an excellent way to remind yourself of what went on this year – or catch up on what you’ve missed.
Links:
ICAEW: Rebuilding trust in volatile times - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/rebuilding-trust-in-volatile-times
ICAEW: Appraising Starmer’s Labour - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/appraising-starmers-labour
ICAEW: How to bounce back from a cyber attack - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/how-to-bounce-back-from-a-cyber-attack
ICAEW: Dealing with uncertainty and mental health - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/dealing-with-uncertainty-and-mental-health
ICAEW: Can history teach us anything about digital money? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/can-history-teach-us-anything-about-digital-money
Host
Philippa Lamb
Clips featuring
- Iain Wright, Chief Policy & Communications Officer, ICAEW
- David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator, The Express
- Frances Haque, Santander Chief Economist
- Neil Hare-Brown, Founder, STORM Guidance
- Michael Hoare, partner, Kekst CNC
- Paul Guess, Case Management Officer at CABA
- Riaz Shah OBE, Professor of Practice, Hult International Business School
- Tony Moore, Lecturer in Finance, Henley Business School
- Polly Tsang, Senior Financial Services Regulatory Manager, ICAEW
Producer
- Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 18 December
Podcast recorded: 7 November 2025
Accountancy Insights: 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? Stepping in for Philippa Lamb on this episode, Guy Ruddle speaks to the usual …
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This episode is all about the Budget. What was in it? What are the implications? Was there anything positive to glean from it?
Stepping in for Philippa Lamb on this episode, Guy Ruddle speaks to the usual economic dream team of Santander Chief Economist Frances Haque, David Williamson, who joins us from Portcullis House, and Iain Wright, ICAEW’s Chief Policy and Communications Officer.
They share their views on the early publication of the OBR’s projections, the constant leaking ahead of the Budget, the economic implications of the measures included within it, and who it was actually for.
Time codes
01’53”: The OBR’s leaked report
05’48”: The content of the Budget and its implications
10’07”: The lack of growth measures
Links
- ICAEW: Budget 25: Do the tax changes meet the tenets? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/the-tax-track/budget-25-do-the-tax-changes-meet-the-tenets
Host
- Guy Ruddle
Guests
- Frances Haque, Chief Economist, Santander
- David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator, The Express
- Iain Wright, Chief Policy and Communications Officer, ICAEW
Producer
- Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 1 December 2025
Podcast recorded: 27 November 2025
Accountancy Insights: 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 …
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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. The conversation highlighted the importance of human oversight, the role of third-party technology providers, the challenges of explainability and data security, and the need for clear communication with clients.
Philippa Lamb is joined by Ramana McConnon, Head of Assurance Technology at the FRC, Jon Morris, Director of Audit and Professional Standards for Grant Thornton, and Martin Brown, Gen AI lead in Deloitte’s Audit technical team.
Time codes
- 04’50”: Discovering the AI use cases and benefits of the new technology for smaller firms
- 13’49”: Understanding explainability and the need for human oversight with AI solutions
- 18’25”: Are off-the-shelf solutions enough and will firms need to make big investments?
Links
- ICAEW: FRC publishes landmark guidance on the uses of AI in audit - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jul-2025/frc-publishes-landmark-guidance-on-the-uses-of-ai-for-audit
- FRC guidance on audit and AI - https://media.frc.org.uk/documents/AI_in_Audit.pdf
- ICAEW: AI in audit: opportunities and challenges - https://www.icaew.com/technical/audit-and-assurance/faculty-resources/webcasts/ai-in-audit
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Ramana McConnon, Head of Assurance Technology at the FRC
- Jon Morris, Director of Audit and Professional Standards for Grant Thornton
- Martin Brown, Gen AI lead in Deloitte’s Audit technical team
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 11 November 2025
Podcast recorded: 7 November 2025
Accountancy Insights: LLMs and spreadsheets, Companies House IDV, and the OBR’s role
In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful Large Language Models (LLMs) are when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the …
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In this episode, we’re exploring just how useful Large Language Models (LLMs) are when it comes to spreadsheets; what needs to happen by 18 November when it comes to Companies House ID verification; and how the OBR comes to its conclusions.
Host Philippa Lamb is joined by Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University, to talk about his research into LLMs' effectiveness when it comes to spotting errors in spreadsheets, with some clear winners and losers from the process.
Next, Mike Miller, ICAEW’s Economic Crime Manager, gives an update on Companies House ID verification and what Directors and accounting firms have to do to prepare. Finally, Martin Wheatcroft, Advisor on public finances for ICAEW, explains the role and methodology of the OBR.
Time codes:
Spreadsheets and AI – 01’06”
Companies House ID Verification – 13’28”
How the OBR works – 23’14”
Transcript
You can read a full transcript of the episode here: https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/oct-2025/the-best-and-worst-genais-for-spreadsheets
Links:
ICAEW: The best and worst gen AIs for spreadsheets - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/oct-2025/the-best-and-worst-genais-for-spreadsheets
Simon Thorne’s study on LLMs and spreadsheets - https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.17330
ICAEW: Authorised corporate service providers (ACSP) and ID verification - https://www.icaew.com/regulation/aml-supervision/aml-resources/acsp-and-id-verification
ICAEW: ID verification is coming – everything directors need to know - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/oct-2025/co-house-id-changes-what-directors-need-to-know
ICAEW: ID verification is coming – everything accounting firms need to know - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/oct-2025/co-house-id-changes-what-accountants-need-to-know
ICAEW: Companies House: who needs to be an ACSP and when should they register? - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/aug-2025/companies-house-who-needs-to-be-an-acsp-and-when-should-they-register
UK productivity downgraded - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0rpve82jxvo
Rachel Reeves v the OBR: chancellor aims to loosen the watchdog’s grip - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/11/rachel-reeves-v-the-obr-chancellor-aims-to-loosen-the-watchdogs-grip
Labour fury at OBR is understandable but misplaced - https://www.ft.com/content/f1b53cb4-ba83-4b0a-a8f3-65ffab93b299
New Economics Foundation – A democratic fiscal framework - https://neweconomics.org/2025/08/a-democratic-fiscal-framework
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Simon Thorne, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science, Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Mike Miller, Economic Crime Manager, ICAEW
- Martin Wheatcroft, Advisor on public finances, ICAEW
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 28 October 2025
Podcast recorded: 22nd October 2025
All views expressed on this podcast are those of the contributors and don’t necessarily reflect those of ICAEW or its members.
Behind the Numbers: 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. We have a great case study …
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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. We have a great case study from a company that suffered a cyber attack, with plenty of lessons about how to mitigate the impact on customers and return quickly to business as usual.
Philippa Lamb is joined by Peter Davenport, Crisis Communications Specialist, Definition Group; Michael Hoare, Director, Kekst CNC; Neil Hare-Brown, Founder, Storm Guidance; and Nadeem Raza, CEO, Microlise.
Time Codes
- 11:01: Nadeem Raza from Microlise shares his cyber attack case study
- 15:07: A deeper dive into how M&S and Jaguar Land Rover are managing the ongoing challenges from cyber attacks
- 27:25: The speakers share their top tips for cyber attack preparedness
Transcript:
You can read the full transcript of this episode here: https://www.icaew.com/insights/podcast/behind-the-numbers/how-to-bounce-back-from-a-cyber-attack/transcript
Links
ICAEW: Cyber Security awareness -https://www.icaew.com/technical/technology/cyber-security/cybercrime-awareness-month
ICAEW: Four cyber security lessons from M&S and other breaches - https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/oct-2025/four-cyber-security-lessons-from-mands-and-other-breaches
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
- Peter Davenport, Crisis Communications Specialist, Definition Group
- Michael Hoare, Director, Kekst CNC
- Neil Hare-Brown, Founder, Storm Guidance
- Nadeem Raza, CEO, Microlise
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 14 October 2025
Podcast recorded: 7 October 2025
Behind the Numbers: Dealing with uncertainty, and mental health
We’re all navigating uncertainty right now. How can accountants manage it professionally and personally? Riaz Shah OBE, former EY Partner and Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School, breaks …
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We’re all navigating uncertainty right now. How can accountants manage it professionally and personally? Riaz Shah OBE, former EY Partner and Professor of Practice at Hult International Business School, breaks down the biggest factors affecting the profession at the moment, and how it might shape the role and future of accountants.
Then Paul Guess, Case Management Officer for accountants’ support charity CABA, talks about the mental toll that the current environment is taking on professionals, and the kind of support that they can expect to receive.
Links:
- https://www.icaew.com/learning-and-development/events/icaew-annual-conference
- http://caba.org.uk/
- https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/sep-2025/global-trust-in-chartered-accountants-rises-in-ai-world
- https://www.icaew.com/insights/viewpoints-on-the-news/2025/jul-2025/ai-should-it-replace-junior-roles
Host
Philippa Lamb
Guests
Riaz Shah OBE, Professor of Practice, Hult International Business School
Paul Guess, Case Management Officer, CABA
Producer
Natalie Chisholm
Episode first published: 8 October 2025
Podcast recorded: 25 September 2025
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