Beyond Finance

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-governanceGlobal Ethics Day speech from Gabriela Figueiredo Dias...

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...

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 t...

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 Mod...

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: Modern...