Compliance Update - Ethics, AML and Sustainability

Course outline:

Accountants working in professional practice face a seemingly endless stream of regulatory changes and compliance requirements. This seminar will explain all the important issues and changes. The session is aimed at all accountants in practice. Exact content will depend on what is topical at the time of the training but is likely to include:

• Update on implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023
• AML procedures reviewed during Practice Assurance visits and why they matter
• Recent updates to CCAB & professional body guidance on AML compliance
• Recent regulator feedback on Practice & Quality Assurance compliance – and what the disciplinary cases tell us
• An overview of the updated ICAEW Code of Ethics for accountants in practice
• Ethics case studies – common issues in small and mid-tier firms
• ESG – latest developments and guidance and why small and mid-tier firms should care

CPD Hours: 3