Accountants flag rising risks from Middle East instability – ICAEW survey

More than half of chartered accountants surveyed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) say their organisations are exposed to risks from the conflict in the Middle East. The findings come against a backdrop of concerns over potential spikes in energy prices and disruption to supply chains. The online survey ran from 6 to 9 March 2026 and gathered responses from 497 ICAEW members based in the UK, the Middle East, South Asia, Cyprus and Turkey. Of those questioned, 56% sa ...