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Caba launches new strategy to support ICAEW members and families

Caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW members, has launched a new strategy to widen access to its services amid growing demand for mental health and financial support. Caba revised its eligibility criteria and has expanded both its digital and in-person support in response to increasing pressures on chartered accountants and…

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Burnout: a problem technology alone can’t fix for accountants

In the cold light of office screens, finance professionals work long into the night. The hours stretch, and the work piles up. Burnout is no longer an occasional visitor – it has become the norm. A recent study by Iplicit revealed that 82% of UK finance leaders feel the weight…

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Today’s news in brief – 27/11/2024

The National Audit Office (NAO) has, for the first time, issued a “disclaimer of audit opinion” on the Whole of Government Accounts (WGA) due to severe local authority audit backlogs. Only 10% of England’s 426 local authorities submitted reliable data, leaving 90% non-compliant or unverified. Comptroller and auditor general Gareth…

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One in three accountants suffer from insomnia, Caba finds

More than one in three (36%) chartered accountants have suffered from insomnia or disrupted sleep over the past 12 months, according to a new report published by Caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW members and their close families. The report, based on a study of over 300 UK chartered accountants…

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Today’s news in brief – 9/8/2024

Moore Kingston Smith has acquired Moore Northern Ireland, adding offices in Belfast, Coleraine, and Derry~Londonderry. This expansion strengthens their presence in the UK and Ireland, forming a strategic partnership with Moore Ireland. The acquisition follows Moore’s earlier purchase of Moore Ireland in July 2023 and WMT in June 2023, marking…

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Caba and ICAEW strengthen partnership amid rise in need for mental health

Representatives from Caba, the occupational charity for ICAEW members and their families, revealed it has met with new ICAEW CEO Alan Vallance to develop the two organisations’ partnership and enhance the support available to the ICAEW community. Vallance met with senior figures from caba to discuss the continuation and further…

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Accountants’ mental health harmed by skills shortage, survey finds

Almost 90% of worldwide professionals have stated that increased working hours caused by an “existential” skills shortage are “significantly” harming their mental health, work life balance and stress levels, according to Advancetrack’s Accounting Talent Index survey. The report from the global accountancy outsourcing specialists revealed that the impact is hitting…

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Over one third of female accountants too anxious to take leave

More than a third of female accountants have not taken annual leave as they were anxious about handing over their to-do list, according to data from occupational charity Caba. The study of over 200 female chartered accountants in the UK found that almost nine in 10 (88%) women regularly sacrifice…

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20% of young accountants say alcohol has negatively affected them

One in five accountants aged 30 or under said that alcohol has had a negative impact on their life, according to a survey from Caba. The survey of over 1900 UK accountants found that one in seven accountants said they know someone within the accountancy industry who they think has…

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CABA: Fifth of accountants say cost of living crisis is hindering career progress

One in five working accountants have said that the cost of living crisis has hampered their career progression, according to a survey conducted by CABA. Of those surveyed nearly two thirds feel their employer is focusing more on the business’ finances than employee progression, and 38% are having to fill…

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