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- Coronavirus-Related Webinars & Learning
- Student & Educator Resources
Latest Coronavirus News & Information | Top
- VSCPA Leading Forward Podcast COVID-19 Weekly Series
- COVID-19 in Virginia Virginia Department of Public Health
- Virginia Coronavirus Response Page
- Map of Virginia COVID-19 Cases and Deaths (updated daily at 9 a.m.) Virginia Public Access Project
- Virginia Board of Accountancy COVID-19 Updates (updated regularly)
- AICPA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center (updated regularly)
- COVID Resources By State Paychex
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
- NEW! IRS Rev. Ruling 2021-02
- NEW! PPP Application Dates Announced Jan. 13, 2021 Journal of Accountancy
- NEW! New PPP Guidance Issued By SBA, Treasury Jan. 7, 2021, Journal of Accountancy
- PODCAST: PPP Loan Forgiveness and Taxes Dec. 3, 2020, Journal of Accountancy Podcast
- IRS Double Down on Nondeductibility of PPP-Funded Expenses Nov. 23, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- SBA Settles Confusion Over PPP Forgiveness Application Due Date Oct. 13, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- PPP Forgiveness Simplified For Loans of $50,000 or Less Oct. 9, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- PPP Borrowers, Lenders Get Change-in-Ownership Guidance from SBA Oct. 5 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- PPP Loan Forgiveness: What CPAs Should Be Doing Now Sept. 23, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- PPP Overview Guide (PDF) AICPA
- PPP Loan Forgiveness Services Matrix (PDF) AICPA
- Online PPP Forgiveness Tool
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources U.S. Small Business Administration
- SBA Paycheck Protection Program Resources for CPAs AICPA
- Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) U.S. Small Business Administration
Consolidated Appropriates Act of 2021 (CAA)
- NEW! Hidden Gems in the New COVID-19 Tax Law Jan. 13, 2021
- COVID-19 Relief Bill Addresses Key PPP Issues Dec. 21, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs IRS
- Questions and Answers U.S. Department of Labor
- Fact Sheet for Employers U.S. Department of Labor
- Fact Sheet for Employees U.S. Department of Labor
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- CARES Act Overview U.S. Dept. of Treasury
- CARES Act Summary CPA Practice Advisor
- Diagnosing the SALT Effects of COVID-19 Sept. 1, 2020, The Tax Adviser
U.S. Internal Revenue Service Info & Updates
- Coronavirus Tax Relief IRS
- NEW! IRS Issues Guidance on Tax Treatment For COVID-19 Diagnostics & Medical Supplies Sept. 9, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Treasury & IRS Offer Cross-Border Tax Guidance IRS
- Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Tool Thomson Reuters
- IRS Launches Website for Tracking Stimulus Payments Journal of Accountancy
- COVID-10-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs IRS
Resources on Reopening Virginia Businesses | Top
VSCPA Business Reopening Handbook (PDF): Curated resources and best practices for reopening and re-entry for Virginia businesses after COVID-19
Government Guidelines
- VIDEO: Virginia's COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standards: A Conversation with Jennifer Rose from the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry Aug. 13, 2020
- Virginia Adopts First-In-the-Nation Pandemic Workplace Safety Rules July 15, 2020, Virginia Mercury
- 'Forward Virginia' Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions Virginia Gov. Ralph S. Northam
- Virginia Government Phase Three Guidelines (PDF)
- Virginia Government Phase Two Guidelines (PDF)
- Workplace Guidance Virginia Department of Health
- Workplace Reopening Decision Tree CDC
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning & Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools and Homes CDC
- Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility CDC
Legal & HR Considerations
- Returning to the Workplace: Legal Obligations and Risks June 9, 2020, ASAE
- Legal Considerations for Reopening Business in the Time of Coronavirus The National Law Review
- Reopening the Workplace – A Preliminary Guide for Employers Bloomberg Law
- What Not to Do When You Reopen Your Business to Reduce Liability Inc.
Reopen Guides, Checklists & News
- NEW! How to Keep Your Staff Safe During Onsite Client Visits November, 2020, AICPA
- Companies Rethink the Office, But They're Not Ready To Say Goodbye Nov. 4, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- What Does the 'New Normal' Look Like? September-October Disclosures magazine
- How 2 Firms Responded to COVID-19 Oct. 16, 2020, September-October Disclosures magazine
- Adjusting Your Budget For a Return To the Office Oct. 13, 2020, U.S. News & World Report
- Is There a Right Way To Reopen Your Office? Aug. 27, 2020, CPA Practice Advisor
- How to Navigate Your Company's Policies for Returning To Work Aug. 4, 2020, U.S. News & World Report
- Consider Team Morale Before Reopening Your Office July 29, AICPA
- Advice for CPA Firms Thinking About Reopening July 15, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Office Reentry Plans Must Account for Medically Vulnerable Employees June 29, 2020, Harvard Business Review
- Coronavirus and Cleaning Resources from the American Cleaning Institute
- Blueprint for Getting Virginia Back to Work Virginia Chamber of Commerce
- Five Accounting and Reporting Considerations Before Reopening June 4, 2020, CFO magazine
- A Return to Work in the New Normal: How companies should plan to return to work and emerge from COVID-19 stronger and smarter BDO
- COVID-19 Business Recovery Decision-Making Toolkit (PDF) Aon
- The Safe Six: Workplace Readiness Essentials (PDF) Cushman & Wakefield
- Recovery Readiness: A How-To Guide for Reopening Your Workplace (PDF) Cushman & Wakefield
- The 6 Feet Office (video) Cushman & Wakefield
- How to Reopen Your Business as Safely as Possible During COVID-19 Virginia Council of CEOs
Mental Health & Well-Being | Top
VSCPA Events & Programs — NEW!
- Mental Health Empowerment Kick-Off: Jan. 15, 2021, 3 FREE CPE credits
- Peak Performance Challenge with Center for Innovation partner Intend2Lead
- Roundtable — Stress and Resilience Roundtable: Feb. 16, 2021, 8:30 a.m. Speaker Cathy Nugent, licensed clinical professional counselor.
- Wowbinar — Diversity and Mental Health: One Size Does Not Fit All: April 21, 2021, 12:30 p.m. Speaker Tracie Daniels from Synergy Consulting.
News
- NEW! Employee Well-Being Trends for 2021 Point to a Safer, Stronger Workplace Dec. 22, 2020, Ragan
- NEW! Why Many Bosses Won't Require Workers to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine Dec. 21, 2020, Wall Street Journal
- NEW! 3 Emerging Technologies HR Should Pay Attention To Next Year Dec. 21, 2020 Human Resource Executive
- How Fitness Has Changed in 2020 and New Trends Dec. 17, 2020, Today
- HR Guide: Biggest Employee Wellness Trends for 2021 Dec. 15, 2020, Human Resources Online
- HR's Next Big Job: Convincing Employees to Get COVID Vaccines Dec. 10, 2020, Human Resource Executive
Articles & Resources
- NEW! Employee Mental Health & Well-Being During & Beyond COVID-19: A Top Priority Center For Workplace Mental Health
- NEW! 7 Tools to Foster Mental Wellness in the Workplace Dec. 21, 2020, Forbes
- What You Need To Know About Workplace Wellness as a Leader Dec. 14, 2020, Ladders
- Protecting Your Team's Mental Health Dec. 2, 2020 AICPA
- How Organizations Can Help Staff Look After Their Mental Health Nov. 4, 2019 AssociationsNOW
- 5 Ways to Design a Better Mental Health Future For a Stressed-Out Workforce Oct. 27, 2020 Fast Company
- Productivity Is About Managing Mental Energy Nov. 4, 2020, Fast Company
- 4 Warning Signs of Burnout For Remote Workers Sept. 24, 2020, Fast Company
- Returning To Work: Prioritizing Mental Health Sept. 11, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Minding the Other Pandemic: Amid the Threat of COVID-19, CPAs Could Be Facing Another Crisis: A Mental One Illinois CPA Society
- Why Zoom Meetings Really Do Leave You Exhausted July 24, 2020 Journal of Accountancy
- Technostress: Staying Calm In Today's Virtual Work Environment ASAE July 9, 2020
- Innerwill Madlibs (PDF) July 8, 2020
- How to Handle the 2020 PTO Backlog June 26, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Working Remotely During COVID-19: Your Mental Health and Well-Being Center for Workplace Mental Health
- Employees: How to Cope With Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic CDC
- Resources for Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing National Safety Council
- Technostress: A Quick Guide for Employers June 25, 2020 ASAE
- Depression and the CPA Feb. 1, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- A 4-Point Plan for Reducing Stress Sept. 23, 2019, Journal of Accountancy
- PODCAST: Wellbeing: Our Selves, Our Roles Go Beyond Disruption Podcast
School and Child Care | Top
Laws and Regulations
- Virginia Return to School Plan: Recover, Redesign, Restart 2020 Virginia Department of Education
- Phased Reopening of Virginia’s Schools (PDF) Virginia Department of Education
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Paid Leave Rights U.S. Department of Labor
- FFCRA FAQs U.S. Department of Labor
- DOL Issues Guidance on FFCRA’s Paid Leave Requirements March 29, 2020, SHRM
News
- How Some Companies Are Helping With Child Care Sept. 17, 2020, New York Times
- Companies Grapple With Caregiving Challenges For Workers As School Year Starts Sept. 3, 2020, CNBC
- Tips for Creating a Good Learning Environment At Home Aug. 7, 2020, The Washington Post
- Scared For School? 4 in 5 Parents Considering Homeschooling Kids This Fall Aug. 3, 2020, StudyFinds
- Caregiving Prevents Workforce Reentry, Study Finds July 31, 2020, HR Dive
- Amid Surge in COVID-19, Companies and Parents Brace for More Child-Care Conflicts, July 19, 2020 Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
- Holding On Until Help Comes: A Survey Reveals Child Care’s Fight to Survive (PDF) July 13, 2020, National Association for the Education of Young Children
- 5 Tips For Working From Home With Kids June 22, 2020, AICPA Insights
Resources
- PODCAST: How CPA Parents Cope During the Pandemic Oct. 26, 2020, Journal of Accountancy Podcast
- EBOOK: Working From Home When Kids Are Homeschooling Oct. 9, 2020, AccountingWEB
- VIDEO: Strategies for Working & Parent at Home: A Conversation With Niki White, CPA Aug. 20, 2020 (Available only to VSCPA members.)
- VIDEO: Facebook Live Town Hall: How You Can Stay Resilient This Fall Aug. 19, 2020
- Is Home the Center of Your Universe This Fall? How One VSCPA Member Manages Remote Work and School At Home Aug. 20, 2020
- At-Home Education Apps CPA Practice Advisor Aug. 12. 2020
- COVID-19: A Parent Guide for School-Aged Children Virginia Department of Education
- 2020 Secular Homeschool Curriculum Guide The Homeschool Resource Room
- How To Actually Do This Remote-Learning Thing While Also Working From Home April 2, 2020, The Washington Post
- How to Work Remotely While Home-Schooling March 26, 2020, U.S. News & World Report
Remote Work Resources | Top
Technology Resources
- 5 Security Steps for Tax Professionals Working Remotely Aug. 19, 2020, CPA Practice Advisor
- 25 Productivity Apps To Help You Work In the New Normal July 21, 2020 Fast Company
- Technology Lessons From the Pandemic -- And Beyond July 1, 2020 Journal of Accountancy
- The New Normal: The WFH Firm: Altering a CPA firm to accommodate remote working by Randy Johnston, K2 May/June 2020 Disclosures
- VSCPA Technology Tools for CPA Firms: Recommended tools for team communication and collaboration, video and phone conferencing, project management, document sharing, budgeting and reporting, payment processing and more
- Transitioning Your CPA Firm to the New Normal: COVID-19 Virtual Work Environments Are Here to Stay Cetrom
- A 5-Step Plan For Adding Tech During COVID-19 June 1, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Tips for Recording Videos At Home (PDF) Romeo Company
Learning
- Leading Remote Workers: Dale Carnegie Certificate Program
- Remote Work & Technology Webinars: Search the VSCPA course catalog for online offerings
- Leading Forward Podcast: Remote Working with Tina Bates, CAE, VSCPA
Leading & Managing
- NEW! Why Introverted Leaders May Have An Advantage With Remote Work Jan. 7, 2021, Fast Company
- 3 Tips for Building Remote-Work Policies That Last Nov. 23, 2020, CPA Insider
- How to Help Your Clients Embrace the Virtual, Oct. 5, 2020, CPA Practice Advisor
- How To Implement A Solid Virtual Onboarding Experience Sept. 14, 2020, Fast Company
- 5 Morale Building Techniques For Work Teams Sept. 10, 2020, Fast Company
- Leading Remote Workers: Dale Carnegie Certificate Program
- How To Recognize -- and Ward Off -- Remote Work Burnout Aug. 27, 2020, Fast Company
- Loosen Up: 4 Strategies For a Successful Remote-Work Reset Aug. 4, 2020, AssociationsNow
- Maintaining Firm Culture While Working Remotely July 15, 2020 AccountingWEB
- Workflow Management for Remote Accounting Teams Jetpack Workflow
Other Articles & Whitepapers
- NEW! More Remote Work Relationship Advice Jan. 13, 2021, Fast Company
- NEW! Boosting Productivity When Working From Home Jan. 11, 2021, Fast Company
- 3 Ways to Professionalize Your Zoom Presence Dec. 1, 2020, Journal of Accountancy
- Why Working From Home Is the Future of Accounting Nov. 30, 2020, AccountingWEB
- What to Wear While Working Remotely Oct. 21, 2020, U.S. News & World Report
- Work-From-Anywhere Future Exposes Holes in Operational Strategy, Aug. 27, 2020, CFO magazine
- Strengthening Client Relationships During a Pandemic Sept. 10, 2020, AICPA
- The Single Collaboration Tip Your Virtual Team Needs For Remote Productivity Sept. 17, 2020, Fast Company
- Surprising COVID-19 Side Effect: More Companies Adopt the 4-Day Workweek Aug. 19, 2020, Fast Company
- Professional Responsibilities in the Virtual Age The Tax Adviser Aug. 1., 2020
- VIDEO Virtual Meeting Dos and (Definitely) Don'ts AICPA Tax Section Odyssey Video Series
- Ergonomics For the Home Office July 1, Journal of Accountancy
- Pandemic Teleworking Causes State Tax Withholding Issues July 23, 2020 AICPA
- One Telecommute Employee Can Subject A Business to Corporate Income Tax in More States July 16, 2020, CPA Practice Advisor
- 8 Ways to Communicate Effectively While Working From Home June 23, 2020, AccountingWEB
- 5 Tips For Working From Home With Kids June 22, 2020, AICPA Insights
- Are You WFH The Right Way?: Tips to make remote working work for you by Tina Bates, CAE, VSCPA May/June 2020 Disclosures
- Why Office Politics Still Exist When Employees Work Remotely June 10, 2020, Fast Company
- How to Fight Zoom Fatigue Fast Company
- Balancing Work and Parenting When Everyone's At Home Journal of Accountancy
- Remote Work Resource Center Upwork
Coronavirus-Related Webinars & Learning | Top
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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.