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Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
Zoe Beels
19 January 2026
Accountancy regulators confront AI cheating in exams
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has confirmed that from March 2026, most exams will return to in-person settings. Remote assessments will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as medical needs or where no exam centre is available. This change reverses the flexibility introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.
16 January 2026
Administrative Court Overturns NMC Strike-Off: Key Lessons for Regulators and Prosecutors
The High Court has quashed a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) decision to strike off a nurse following a review hearing.
8 January 2026
What is your duty to co-operate with your regulator?
The Institute of Charted Accounts in England and Wales (‘ICAEW ’) has recently imposed a severe reprimand, a £5000 fine and £6,473 costs on a member who failed to cooperate with them during the investigation process. The tribunal found that the member failed to provide information, explanations and documents requested by the ICAEW Conduct Department, including anti-money laundering policies, share documentation, and other requested materials. It was decided this breached the ICAEW’s Investigation and Disciplinary Regulation 16.1.
10 December 2025
Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline – December 2025
This blog contains a Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline for December 2025.
4 December 2025
When AI gets it wrong: Responsible use of AI in accountancy firms
A recent Deloitte Australia AI mishap underscores the risks of reliance on Generative AI tools and should be a warning light for accountants in light of new AI usage requirements in the ICAEW Code of Ethics.
