Legal services (such as advice on the legal aspects of tax and company law, and work on probate and succession) already comprise a significant element of accountancy work.
Global guidance on anti-money laundering law and practice.
ExpandGuidance and other work that we have done on anti-money laundering law and practice, in the UK and internationally.
This section details some of the laws and guidance about anti-money laundering in the UK
Guidance to prevent fraud, bribery and corruption, as well as on competition law.
ExpandBusiness crime and misconduct
Bribery and Corruption has long been perceived as a major obstacle for socio-economic development; distorting national and international economic relations.
Economic Crime is an area of growing concern for many businesses. The National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) was created to tackle fraud, money laundering and corruption head on and continues to build important partnerships with regulators including ICAEW and the private sector. Chartered accountants play a crucial role by ensuring that they are following best practices for AML and advising clients on preventing and detecting fraud. Members must also remain up to date with how sanctions apply to their business, their staff and their clients.
Fraud is usually taken to mean the gaining of an illicit advantage through deception and in particular the manipulation of financial information or accounting records.
The Fraud Advisory Panel (the 'FAP') is a registered charity which works to raise awareness of the immense human, social and economic damage caused by fraud and to help individuals and organisations to develop effective processes to prevent it
Selected developments in UK companies law of relevance to accountants.
More infoThis page covers selected developments in UK companies legislation, prospective legislation and related matters of professional concern to accountants in practice, industry or commerce.
Prepare for changes to UK Data Protection law when the GDPR comes into force.
More infoAll organisations that collect, store or process personal information on living and identifiable people must comply with the Data Protection Act 2018. Additional resources can be found on the GDPR (now the Data Protection Act 2018 in the UK).
Advice on the legal aspects of tax and company law, and work on probate and succession.
ExpandLegal services comprise a significant element of accountancy work.
ICAEW is an approved regulator and licensing authority for probate services. This enables us to accredit firms to offer probate services to their clients. Here we explain the benefits of accreditation and the application process, provide support for accredited firms and also information for consumers including a register of ICAEW accredited for probate firms.
Resources to help accountants identify and report modern slavery and human trafficking.
More infoPractical guidance to help accountants identify and report modern slavery and human trafficking.
Practical information on the latest thinking in forensic accounting.
ExpandInvestigate our essential resources, news and support for forensic accountants and experts. Stay up to date with the latest technical and regulatory changes, and receive practical advice on developing your expert and forensic skills through resources, news and events.
The latest articles for Forensic & Expert Witness Community members.
Upcoming events, webinars and training for Forensic & Expert Witness Community members.
Pensions resources from the Library & Information Service, including auto-enrolment.
More infoThe pensions landscape is going through a period of substantial change at present. Through our pension topic pages you can access a range of articles, books, helpsheets, reports and online resources to help you keep up with the latest developments.
Use qualified ICAEW Chartered Accountants as an alternative to traditional providers.
More infoICAEW is an approved regulator and licensing authority for probate services. This enables us to accredit firms to offer probate services to their clients. Here we explain the benefits of accreditation and the application process, provide support for accredited firms and also information for consumers including a register of ICAEW accredited for probate firms.
Access the recordings and slides from recent webinars on legal and regulatory issues.
More infoWebinar recordings covering legal, regulatory and business law topics.