ICAEW chief executive Eric Anstee has announced that he will be stepping down from the role later in the year.

During his three-year stay Anstee has overseen a period of great change for the institute, driving through continuing professional development and looking to give it more influence in government and internationally.

Yet his drive has proved controversial, angering ICAS over a proposed name change and then some of his members during the failed attempt to merge with CIPFA.

Listen to Accountancy Age's podcast interview with Anstee following the announcement, and read the thoughts of those in the industry about his tenure.

Breaking news: ICAEW chief Anstee steps down
ICAEW chief executive Eric Anstee to step down from the role

Anstee: three years at the top
Eric Anstee's three years at the helm of the ICAEW have been characterised by controversy and fractiousness

Anstee denies Durgan link to departure
Anstee to spend more time with his wife, denying that his retirement from the ICAEW is linked to recent Durgan controversy

Anstee: what they said about him
The first ever ICAEW chief executive always gets tongues wagging

Leader: Anstee leaves a tough challenge for successor
Many won't be sorry to see Anstee go, but whoever succeeds him faces a tough challenge ahead

Podcast: the Anstee interview
Eric Anstee gives his side of the story. Click here to listen to the interview on your PC or to download and check it out later

Poll: have your say - is the institute in better shape?
Is the ICAEW in a better position now than when Eric Anstee was apppointed? Vote in our poll here

ICAEW seeks successor
Sccessor sought: ICEAW’s seat after merger vote needs new occupant

Izza is in pole position to replace Anstee
ICAEW chief operating officer Michael Izza emerges as an early favourite to take over the chief executive role from Eric Anstee