October

For the October issue, we take the pulse of accountancy firms, with the 2024 ICAS Practice Survey. Find out what CAs think about everything from AI to hourly rates.

Tom Warwick CA’s career to date is the stuff of dreams for sport lovers. He has worked on two Olympics and Paralympics, a Champions League Final and the 2022 Women’s Euros. We also mark Black History Month, with two CAs reclaiming their professional narratives, and World Mental Health Day, with award-winning first aider Shona Barker CA.

September

In this issue we examine how forensic accountants tackle fraud. We also reveal details of the inaugural ICAS induction day, which marks a first for the profession, and why the new syllabus has delivered instant results. Plus, we speak to Olympic hero James Cracknell, who is now building winning teams in business.

July/August

In this issue we examine the role of the CFO past, present and future. New ICAS Vice President David Cruickshank CA shares his life lessons, and ICAS CEO Bruce Cartwright CA sets out 'five asks' for the new UK government.

Plus we highlight the key takeaways from this year's ICAS Practice Conference and celebrate South Asian Heritage Month by speaking to four CAs about their richly varied backgrounds.

June 2024

AI-generated voice clones, man-in-the-middle emails, strikes against supply chains… This issue features a special report in which we speak to the experts about the new cyber-threats and the steps you should take to safeguard your business.

We also reveal the untold story of the CA who was a WWII secret agent, highlight 10 things we learned from the ICAS Sustainability Summit and welcome new ICAS President Alison Cornwell CA, who sets out her agenda for the year ahead.

May 2024

The Post Office, Thames Water, the Premier League…does corporate Britain have a governance crisis? We talk to Dr Roger Barker from the Institute of Directors as he sets out a blueprint for better business.

We speak to award-winning content creator and accountant Rachel Harris who is disrupting the image of the profession with her mission to make accounting accessible to all.

And Gary Campbell CA relives his extraordinary career from tech pioneer to leading a body with an important role in Scotland’s sustainable future.

April 2024

In this issue, we hear from Professor Russell Napier, who founded Edinburgh’s Library of Mistakes to help business people learn from the errors of the past.

Also, Rachel Gerrish CA talks about being MD of S&P Global Ratings, while Julia Simpson explains how data and AI will power sustainability and growth in the travel and tourism sector.

March 2024

Welcome to the new-look CA magazine. In this issue we delve into the greatest revamp of syllabus and delivery in ICAS’ history.

We also speak to Ella Mills, co-owner of plant-based powerhouse Deliciously Ella, as well as the Scottish FA’s CFO, Rucelle Soutar CA.

Plus, we look back on 170 years of ethical leadership with the ICAS pictorial timeline.