As companies around the world juggle disaster preparedness planning with keeping team members safe, you may be wondering how your firm or company should respond to the novel coronavirus as well as advise your business clients. The VSCPA has compiled the following education opportunities, resources, podcasts and more for you to stay up to date.
If you've got questions about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we've got answers. Are you part of a small or mid-sized firm? What should you do? How should you advise your business clients? Check out education, articles and other resources from the VSCPA.
- What about in-person VSCPA events?
- Webinars & Learning
- Latest Coronavirus News & Information
- Business Preparedness Articles & Resources
- Podcasts & Podcasts Episodes
- Remote Work Resources & Online Learning
- VSCPA Partner Resources
- Health Organizations
- Student & Educator Resources
What about in-person VSCPA events? | Top
Virginia-Specific Ethics Courses on March 30, May 4, May 18 and May 19 have been transitioned to online Ethics offerings.
The following events have been moved to online:
- Leaders' Summit: Taking place virtually May 14
- Business & Industry Conference: Taking place virtually May 18–19
- Virginia CPA Honors & Awards: Moving to Sept. 29
- What's Going on at the FASB: Taking place virtually May 26
- Audit & Attestation Update: Taking place virtually May 27
- Consideration of Fraud: Taking place virtually May 27
Our Learning Team is closely monitoring the news and we will communicate immediately if anything else changes. The health and well-being of our members is paramount, and we are committed to taking precautions to ensure educational environments are safe.
Webinars & Learning | Top
We have a variety of online learning options, from free webinar replays to discounted online events. Check out the Coronavirus-Related Education page for a full list.
Latest Coronavirus News & Information | Top
- Coronavirus Business & Tax Updates for Virginia CPAs
- Practitioner Priority Service, Other IRS Help Lines Suspended Due to Coronavirus Journal of Accountancy
- Applications for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program Open April 3 Journal of Accountancy
- The Coronavirus Effect: Here Are the Jobs That Will Be Added and Lost Forbes
- Coronavirus and Financial Reporting: Report Addresses Key Issues Journal of Accountancy
- How the Coronavirus May Affect Financial Reporting and Auditing Journal of Accountancy
- What Should Clients Do About Medical Deductions for COVID-19 Expenses? AccountingWEB
- Virginians Adjust To New Normal As More Things Close Down Associated Press
- Gov. Northam Orders Schools Closed for At Least Two Weeks Richmond Times-Dispatch
- The Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Policy brief from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Conditional Coronavirus Relief Provided by the SEC Journal of Accountancy
- U.S. Financial Regulators Start Contingency Planning as Virus Reaches Washington Reuters
- Coronavirus Impacts Business Travel Society of Human Resource Management
- Coronavirus Will Cost Businesses Billions. Insurance May Not Help. New York Times
- The 'Stranded Employee' Is A Problem the Work World Has Never Seen CNBC
- The Leader's Guide to Managing COVID-19 Panic Forbes
Business Preparedness Articles & Resources | Top
- Safe Passage Letter Template for CPA Firms
- VSCPA Recommendations on How to Operate Your Small Firm or Business During the Pandemic
- Simple Technology Tools for CPA Firms
- Tax Strategies in the Time of COVID-19 AccountingWEB
- How Consultants Can Face the Coronavirus Crisis FM
- Workflow Management for Remote Accounting Teams Jetpack Workflow
- How To Manage Remote Accounting Employees Jetpack Workflow
- What Boards Can Do to Confront the Coronavirus Financial Management
- CPA Firms Go Virtual: How To Do It If You Haven't Yet CPA Practice Advisor
- Coronavirus: Prepare Your Clients and Protect Your Practice AICPA Insights
- 4 Tips To Manage Remote Workers When You Don't Know How Long They'll Be Working From Home Fast Company
- 10 Steps to Effective Coronavirus Crisis Leadership Inc.
- 27 Disaster Response Questions To Prepare for the Coronavirus Jennifer Elder
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Coronavirus: Is Your Firm Prepared For a Pandemic? CPA Practice Advisor
- Coronavirus: 4 Tips To Working Remotely Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- A Q&A on Coronavirus Scenario Planning Financial Management Magazine
- What Companies Are Disclosing About Coronavirus Risks Journal of Accountancy
- Coronavirus: 7 Critical Decisions To Be Prepared Baton | Global
- 3 Ways To Keep Your Workplace Clean During Coronavirus Scare Society of Human Resource Management
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for An Influenza Pandemic Occupational Health & Safety Administration
- Coronavirus -- Workplace Considerations for Employers Fox Rothschild LLP
Podcasts and Podcast Episodes | Top
- Remote Working With Tina Bates, CAE VSCPA Leading Forward
- You're Suddenly Working From Home: An Example of How to Adapt: Journal of Accountancy Podcast
- Managing the Stress and Uncertainty of Coronavirus HBR Presents
- 4 Tips For Handling Conference Call Gaffes Financial Management Magazine
- Tech Tips for Firms Responding To Coronavirus Journal of Accountancy Podcast
- Virus for CFOs Is Recession, 9/11 and War All-In-One Bloomberg Talking Tax
- Coronavirus: Fact Vs. Fiction With Dr. Sanjay Gupta CNN
- Coronavirus Concerns: Putting People First Financial Management Magazine
- Helping Clients in a Volatile Market AICPA Personal Financial Planning Podcast
- Coronavirus Risks: The Importance of Preparation Financial Management Magazine
- The Coronavirus Isn't Going Away Deep Background With Noah Feldman
- Coronavirus: Fears and Facts Science Vs
Remote Work Resources & Online Learning | Top
If you're at home with your kids riding out a quarantine, you need help to get your work done! Check out what the VSCPA offers:
- Connect Online Community: If you need help getting questions answered, particularly during tax season, make sure you reach out to your colleagues in our online tax community!
- Leading Forward Podcast episode: Remote Working with Tina Bates, CAE
- We’ve upgraded our technology, making learning accessible anywhere you are. For a full listing of online opportunities, visit our online CPE catalog.
- Get your ethics done early! The first Ethics webcast for 2020 is happening March 31 and will continue to be offered monthly throughout the year.
- Free CPE: We offer a lineup of free members-only online WOWbinars focusing on innovation and professional development. The next one on emotional intelligence is coming up on Wednesday, March 18. Click here to sign up.
- Surgent’s Unlimited Webinar Package 2020: 40+ webinars offered weekly, including weekends and throughout the day and evenings
- AICPA Product Bundles: Cohesive collections of on-demand courses on topics to help you in every stage of your career
- CPExpress: Access to over 450 on-demand courses on all topics relevant to CPAs
- Certificate Programs: Competency-based programs designed to expand your career or provide insight into new practice areas
VSCPA Partner Resources | Top
The VSCPA has several Center for Innovation partnerships with future-thinking companies committed to providing innovation in technology, leadership and the workplace of the future. Check out the following coronavirus-related resources from a few of these partners:
Sage
- Sage Support Hub: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Business
- Managing Uncertainty: 5 Tips to Keep Your Small Business Moving
- Managing Uncertainty: Achieving Business Continuity With the Cloud
- Managing Uncertainty: Creating a Workplace Plan for Emergencies
Floricane
- Change navigation events
- Schedule a free, 30-minute strategic jumpstart call
- Community conversation series
Health Organizations | Top
- Virginia Department of Health COVID-19 Update Page
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Outbreak Page
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Situation Center
- U.S. Occupational Health & Safety Administration COVID-19 Outbreak Page
- American Red Cross Statement on Coronavirus
Student & Educator Resources | Top
Visit this separate resource page from the VSCPA, Student & Educator Resources During the Pandemic, for information on VSCPA scholarships, CPA Exam updates, Exam candidate resources and more.