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ICAEW BUSINESS MEMBER SUPPORT OVERVIEW
Business Member Support Overview
UPDATES FOR MARCH 2021
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You can find more information about all the below at www.icaew.com/business and get in touch at business@icaew.com
1. KEY INSIGHTS TOPICS THIS MONTH BREXIT
COVID-19 and Government Support
• Budget 2021 – a keenly awaited and monumental
Budget – find all ICAEW’s analysis here
• Infrastructure and Recovery – published in Feb 2020.
Interviews with Chartered Accountants spread globally across sectors, focused on infrastructure investment and the recovery. • Practical business advice for businesses of all sizes, the self-employed and specific sectors. This is updated regularly with the latest updates in Government guidance and support.
Brexit
• Brexit Hub – ICAEW’s guidance, and you can find specific sector-by-sector information here. • Our most viewed Brexit resources: UK VAT after Transition
period; How UPS is tackling post-Brexit teething problems; Brexit and COVID drive audit process rethink.
• Email Brexit related queries to brexitsupport@icaew.com
Internal Control and Business Resilience
• Modern Slavery – ICAEW’s newly launched platform helping you to affect real and permanent change.
Pentland Brands on tackling transparency in their supply
chain on 17th March.
• Internal Audit and resilience – ICAEW’s newly launched platform focused on practical methods to build resilience within your business’ control systems. • Fraud – supporting your business to combat the current increase in fraudulent activity.
Mental health and wellbeing in Lockdown
• Health and wellbeing during COVID-19 – including a recent article on imposter syndrome. • Leadership, Development and HR – the Business and
Management Faculty’s wide-ranging resources cover communication, motivation, and resilience. For full access, join the Faculty here. • If you or your teams would benefit from further support, remember CABA can help.
Highlighting ICAEW’s members in business
• Business Spotlights and Pandemic Perspectives – interviews with business leaders across the UK reflecting on their businesses and experiences. Watch on-demand conversations with Drax Power, Naked Wines, and the
Eden Project.
• Finance for the Future Awards – now welcoming
applications from innovative Chartered Accountants that are driving forward effective finance functions in businesses and practices.
All of the above is published on ICAEW’s Insights Hub (www.icaew.com/insights) . Get concise updates on these issues and many more in ICAEW’s Daily, Weekly or Monthly emails. Keep your preferences updated here.
2. KEY WEBINARS AND ROUNDTABLES THIS MONTH
Webinars
All webinars can be found at ICAEW’s events page. ICAEW Virtually Live 2021 is now available to book here.
DATE TITLE
08/03/21 Excel tip of the week (this is our most popular event with business members)
10/03/21 Business Bitesize: fundraising, Brexit and the impact of the National Living Wage
15/03/21
In conversation with Stephen Boyle, The Auditor General Scotland, on the importance of good governance in the public sector
22/03/21 Climate change and corporate value: what companies really think
23/03/21 Company Voluntary Arrangements (CVA): a retailer’s perspective
23/03/21 Finance in a Sustainable Future
24/03/21 Data analytics live Q&A: Data strategies and case applications in business
24/03/21 Motivating your team: A three-pronged approach
25/03/21 Insight Leadership: Your guide to being a better leader
Local events and support
As well as webinars, ICAEW’s regional team hosts business member forums, at which you can network with your peers and feedback into ICAEW’s discussions with policy makers. More about regional activity here.
4. GET YOUR VOICE HEARD
4. GOOD TO KNOW - ONGOING SUPPORT FROM ICAEW
Member’s insights and suggestions have been used to shape policy, support and resources within government and other key external stakeholders. Contribute to these conversations by getting in touch with us, attending your local business member network or by filling out this short form.
Topical updates on today’s issues (further to the Insights Hub): Global Recovery Hub; Coronavirus Hub; Redundancy Hub; Going Concern Hub
Training
• Train the next generation – attract, build and retain talent • Academy – virtual learning and coaching for your development • Board Director Programme – 50% off online CPD for aspiring and current directors and NEDs
Technical support
ICAEW is here to support you during these challenging times, be it an ethical, technical, or general question via the below channels: • ICAEW’s Help sheets – concise guidance on emerging and longstanding issues • Support Members Scheme – confidential advice from your peers • Member enquiries and ICAEW Helplines – open to any enquiry by email, webchat, and phone
Tax update with Marion Hodgkiss
Marion gave her traditional review of the Budget and gave a topical tax update including a review of the recent Finance Bill and its implication for individuals and businesses. Marion also covered the tax issues arising from the Covid19 support packages, together with details of any further developments.
