News

  1. The most expensive tax breaks

    Philip McNeill looks at VAT refunds for self-build as an example of the battle lines on tax relief, and why attention to detail is everything.

  2. Know your strengths and weaknesses

    We all have unique strengths and weaknesses. We look at why it’s important for your career to know what they are.

  3. ICAS governance, the Office Bearer elections, and you

    The process to nominate and elect Office Bearers allows all members to play their part in the governance of ICAS.

  4. CA daily briefing: Thursday 27 February 2020

    The daily briefing from ICAS

  5. Meet the three CAs in motorsport

    We chat to three CAs who are keeping the world of motorsport's engines running.

  6. CA magazine: March 2020

    Read the March edition of CA magazine.

  7. The academic apprentices

    Ahead of Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we profile an innovative course.

  8. Brydon on the future of audit

    Sir Donald Brydon talks exclusively to CA magazine following the publication of his independent review into the quality and effectiveness of audit.

  9. Use of AI by US government agencies

    A research report has highlighted the extent to which AI is currently being used by US Government agencies.

  10. On the waterfront

    For more than 50 years Forth Ports has owned and managed eight of the UK’s ports. Group Financial Controller Alex Smith CA explains how an agile and ambitious mindset has fuelled growth and innovation

  11. A global career

    “Every industry…every country has been a learning,” says Graham Russell CA, reflecting on his global career.

  12. Tax and location

    Philip McNeill looks at a recent VAT case and notes a surprising Scottish outcome.

  13. President's column

    Our profession needs to contribute to the health of society at large, and to climate rescue and restoration, says President Mike McKeon CA.

  14. Making sustainability your business

    With sustainability at the front of our agendas, CAs have an important role to play in supporting businesses.

  15. Making a difference with AfID

    Accounting for International Development relies on finance professionals to do just that. Volunteers Agnes Kidd CA and Charlotte Thornton CA tell Claire Bloomfield about undertaking life-changing pro bono assignments around the world…

  16. Taking the lead

    Business often appears to be in a state of constant flux. But, as author and adviser Niamh O’Keeffe explains to Anna Melville-James, leaders need to cast fear from their minds – there are more ‘predictables’ than it seems

  17. Making the workplace more equal

    BBC journalist and gender equality standard-bearer Carrie Gracie shares her story and her advice for business leaders.

  18. CA daily briefing: Wednesday 26 February 2020

    The daily briefing from ICAS

  19. The New Trust Registration Service

    Susan Cattell explains that the new ‘micro-service’ version of the Trust Registration Service is now available in ‘private beta’. Agents can request access, but clients will need to provide a ‘digital handshake’ to authorise an agent to access TRS on their behalf.

  20. CA daily briefing: Tuesday 25 February 2020

    The daily briefing from ICAS