Brexit impact on recognition of professional qualifications

Find out more about how you may be affected

ACCA guide to... Post-Brexit UK border controls

Read our overview of the phased approach to the new Border Operating Model

Technical factsheet: visiting the UK or EU after the transition period

This technical factsheet offers a guide to the major changes including around passports, visas, right to work, health insurance and driving

Technical factsheet: freedom of movement to live and work in the EU or UK after the transition period

On 31 December 2020, the transition period between the UK and EU formally closes and freedom of movement to live and work between the EU, EAA, Swiss and UK states will change.

Technical factsheet: freedom of movement to study in the UK or EU after the transition period

After 31 December 2020, the rules for UK students at EU institutions and vice versa change

Brexit

As the UK enters a transition period, follow ACCA’s views, opinions and guidance on Brexit developments.

Freedom of movement to live and work during the transitional period and beyond

Download our factsheet on how freedom of movement will be affected in the event of no deal

Importing and exporting in a no-deal Brexit scenario

Download our factsheet to find out how import and export will be affected by no deal

Further no-deal guidance – directory and materials

Download our factsheet for links to useful information on a range of issues affected by no deal

Technical factsheet: Age discrimination

The law in relation to age discrimination is covered by the Equality Act 2010. All employees and workers are covered, as well as those accessing vocational training, including job applicants and people who have left their job (and, for example, have not received a reference).

Technical factsheet: Working time

The Working Time Regulations were introduced in 1998 to give effect to the European Working Time Directive. They are a health and safety measure, primarily intended to ensure that working hours are limited, proper breaks are taken and that workers receive paid holidays. We do not know what impact Brexit will have on these regulations as the government will be free to repeal them if it chooses to do so. It is thought to be unlikely that there will be a wholesale repeal, but there may be some elements that are less popular with government and employers, and which may be subject to change.

Technical factsheet: Settlement offers

The settlement offer was introduced by s111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 to provide a new tool to assist employers to resolve issues at work. The offer and the subsequent discussions between the employer and the employee can result in them concluding a settlement agreement by which the employment is terminated in a mutually acceptable way.

Technical factsheet: Redundancy

Redundancy is a separate and specific reason for an employer to fairly terminate a contract of employment. It is a form of dismissal but the conduct or competence of the employee is irrelevant; the reason for the dismissal is economic and/or organisational reasons which have led to a reduction in the workforce. It is governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Technical factsheet: Family-friendly rights

A number of important rights have been introduced in an effort to address the work/life balance problems faced in modern working families. These rights are only accorded to employees. Most of them depend upon serving a particular period of continuous employment. Employers are free to provide enhancement to these rights if they wish but the outline below is the basic statutory entitlement.

Brexit impact on financial services: second edition

This report describes the impact of Brexit, as perceived by professional accountants working in financial services globally.

ACCA views on IFRS endorsement post Brexit

ACCA's letter to the Department of Business, Energy, & Industrial Strategy setting out our position with regards to the mechanism for endorsing IFRS after UK's exit from the EU.

Hedging their bets: The Impact of Brexit on the Financial Services Industry

Summary of event in Brussels on 22nd November to discuss the impact of Brexit on the Financial Services Industry

Brexit impact on financial services

This paper examines the impact of the UK's decision to exit the European Union (EU), i.e. 'Brexit' on the financial services (FS) sector.

Technical factsheet: effective risk management

Risk affects all organisations. It can have far-reaching consequences in terms of economic performance, environmental and safety outcomes, and professional reputation. Managing risk effectively and risk optimisation, therefore, will help enterprises of all sizes and in all business sectors to perform well in an increasingly uncertain environment.

Technical factsheet: alternative forms of finance

This replaces factsheet 186 of the same name, which was updated in 2014. Over the past few years, some traditional forms of finance have become harder for companies, particularly SMEs, to access. This factsheet will consider the most prominent sources of alternative finance, their main features and the amounts that can be obtained.