Name
Julia Penny
Title
ICAEW Past President
Organisation
JS Penny Ltd
About Julia Penny
Julia Penny was President of ICAEW in 2022-2023, having been a non-executive ICAEW Board member since 2017 and Chair of the Board during her year as President. Julia was a member of ICAEW Council until 2025 and is a past chair of both the ICAEW Technical Advisory, and Ethics Advisory Committees, a former member of the Technical Strategy and Financial Reporting Faculty Boards and of the AAT’s Council and audit committee.
Outside of this volunteer ICAEW involvement Julia is a well-known speaker and writer on audit, financial reporting, anti-money laundering and wider issues impacting the profession. Julia uses her technical writing skills to provide content for publishers, software companies, and firms or networks wishing to write and implement their own policies and procedures.
What Makes Julia Tick?
Julia is passionate about audit quality and a well-functioning profession. This includes a sharp focus on improving diversity, developing the use of technology and constantly reflecting on the need for businesses to become sustainable and how the professions can help achieve this.
CPD Courses
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Leadership Skills in the Accountancy Profession
Leadership is changing fast, especially in the age of AI. With a focus on ethics and technology, this course will help leaders to future-proof both their own and their team’s skills.
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The Mid-tier Firm of the Future
To ensure your mid-tier accounting firm thrives in a challenging world, you need to understand your options and be ready for anything. This course will help you attract top talent, leverage new technology, and explore financing solutions to drive efficiency and growth in your business. - Course
AI and Ethics
AI is transforming how we work, offering unprecedented efficiency and insights, but also significant ethical challenges. How do we ensure AI operates fairly, transparently, and in alignment with professional standards? Find out how to harness AI responsibly while upholding the integrity and trust central to the accounting profession.
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Using AI in an Ethical Way
FREE 1-hr CPD module. As accountants, how can we ensure AI operates fairly, transparently, and in alignment with our professional standards? This course explains the crucial role of ethical oversight in maintaining trust and integrity in AI usage, covering key principles and practical applications.