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    Find out about who we are and what we do here at ICAS.

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    Search our directory of individual CAs and Member organisations by name, location and professional criteria.

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    View the latest issues of the dedicated magazine for ICAS Chartered Accountants.

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Guidance and help sheets

  1. Use of ‘CA’ and ‘Chartered Accountants’

    Learn more about how to correctly use ‘CA’ and ‘Chartered Accountants’.

  2. Professional Qualifications Act 2022

    ICAS as a Recognised Supervisory Body is required to publish information on requirements for ICAS Members to practice in the United Kingdom.

  3. SARs: use of glossary codes

    The glossary has recently been reviewed and new guidance is now available.

  4. ICAS issues Social Media Policy

    James Barbour introduces ICAS’ new Social Media Policy, aimed at supporting members and others using social media.

  5. ICAS Social Media Policy

    ICAS has created this Social Media Policy for ICAS members, Student members, members of Council, Public Interest Members, lay members of Boards and Committees and any other parties connected with ICAS.

  6. ICAS CPD requirements

    ICAS promotes CPD as a mandatory part of good practice and as a fundamental principle of professional ethics.

  7. SARs: seeking 'consent'

    AML - seeking 'consent' is not permission but a defence.

  8. ICAS guide to preparing for GDPR

    Our guide to GDPR with customisable styles and checklists to ensure you and your team are compliant.

  9. FRS 102 Videos and Podcasts

    The ICAS Monitoring & Policy Leadership teams recently ran a programme of FRS 102 events to support our practitioners in the implementation of the new UK GAAP.

  10. A CA's guide to avoiding complaints

    The ICAS Investigations team has prepared a series of short articles to help Members avoid common complaint issues.

  11. Eligibility for insolvency authorisation

    Guidance on requirements and pre-requisites for IPs to obtain authorisation from ICAS.

  12. Use of CA description

    Find out how ICAS uses registered trademarks and specific provisions in Rules and Regulations to protect public interest

  13. Insolvency advice for members

    Discover advice for members and firms facing insolvency.

  14. CPD exemptions

    Find out more about CPD exemptions for those who are fully retired or absent from work due to ill health.

  15. Anti bribery

    Further information and guidance on the Bribery Act 2010.

  16. Standards of insolvency practice

    Learn more about the required standards of practice for members who are working as licensed Insolvency Practitioners.

  17. Tribunal Guidance

    In addition to our Discipline Tribunal and Appeal Tribunal process guidance we've prepared printable guidance helpsheets.

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