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Simplify Apprenticeship Levy, ICAEW tells government
ICAEW has called for a more “flexible” Apprenticeship Levy to benefit school leavers
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Sports Direct eyes MHA Macintyre Hudson as next auditor
Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct searches for new auditor after Grant Thornton resignation
Movers and shakers
A round-up of the latest appointments, promotions, board moves and resignations
Westminster demonstration against loan charge organised
The Loan Charge Action Group has called for a “mass demonstration” on Westminster next month
More Steves than women are FTSE 100 CEOs
There are only six female CEOs in the FTSE 100 but seven Stephens or Steves
Work affects mental health of two-thirds in finance
A recent survey found 65.6% of finance expressed concern over the impact of their work on their mental wellbeing
Hammerson gets new CFO and executive director
The property and investment group has brought James Lenton into the fold
Trump considers payroll tax cut to boost US economy
The president has confirmed that he is debating the cut, contrary to earlier White House statements
PCAOB finds KPMG and PwC and affiliates lacking
The US audit watchdog has found deficiencies in the work of Big Four firms KPMG UK, Norway and South Africa, as well as at PwC Canada and France
Opinion
ENRC and the SFO: the saga continues
ENRC also wants the SFO barred from bringing corruption charges
Opinion
Why CMOs are the financial sector's new agent for change
Today’s CMO has the potential to be the secret weapon for the industry
Opinion
Can apprenticeships bring about greater diversity?
How initiatives such as apprenticeships can help the financial sector progress towards greater diversity
Opinion
Australia's points-based migration system explained
A look at the Australian-style migration system Boris Johnston is pushing to adopt in the UK
Opinion
How can Boris boost UK innovation?
We can expect a lot of emphasis to be put on reinvigorating the UK economy
Opinion
Finance bill: breaking up is hard to do
Every reconstruction is unique and there is always a range of tax risks
OpinionFeatures
Building the UK's trade capacity beyond Europe
Post-Brexit, the UK will need to expand its trading network, and the Commonwealth could prove suitable
Accounting for the new generation
The founders of New Gen Accountants are building a network to champions and supports diversity throughout the profession
Making whistleblowing work
Why cultural change is more important than having the right policy wording
Technical
Practice Q&A: client responses and excel
This month we tackle your questions on the limits of warning and thanking clients, plus, a new monthly Excel tip
Paint a bigger picture
What do you do when clients seek financial advice?
Preparing for a digital future
An e-learning programme designed for ICAEW members is helping to boost understanding of the impact of digital on finance
Practice Q&A: money laundering, apprenticeships
You ask the question, we find the answer
Life
Six of the best: quiet UK beaches
Our picks of lesser-known beautiful beaches around the UK where you can avoid the crowds this Bank Holiday weekend
Restaurant review: The Mayfair Chippy
It’s not a meal we tend to associate with the Michelin Guide so, I was curious to see what had impressed them so much
Premier League: other ways to spend 90 minutes
Football fans will be taking over televisions everywhere. So here are some screen-free activities you can do in 90 minutes