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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Analysis, insights, guides and resources on the coronavirus pandemic and its impact.

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ICAEW's Coronavirus and COVID-19: Global recovery hubs have been archived and this new page brings together updates, guides, reports and other resources that are still relevant. For more information on how to access the archived hubs, see the section on Archived pages.

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ICAEW Insights and news

New handbook guides charity treasurers through evolving challenges
  • Article
  • 19 Sep 2023
The pandemic, Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis are all having a profound impact on the charity sector. A revised edition of the Charity Treasurer’s Handbook offers updated guidance to chart a course through a charity treasurer’s responsibilities.
ESG for SMEs: optimism amid challenging trading conditions
  • Article
  • 24 Aug 2023
More than two-fifths of SMEs say that current economic conditions are worse than they were during the pandemic – but amid the gloom, Bibby poll reveals signs of resilience and confidence.
New review promised, but Covid fraud prosecutions not revealed
  • Article
  • 07 Jul 2023
Government response to PAC report pushes back on calls to set out the actions it is taking to ensure that those obtaining grants fraudulently are identified and prosecuted.
Boomerang employees: potential risks and rewards for firms
  • Article
  • 25 May 2023
After the jobs-shifting trend of the COVID-19 years, workers are angling to return to their previous employers – but rehiring former staff needs to be far from a rubber-stamping exercise.
What family businesses can teach other types of company
  • Article
  • 24 May 2023
Family businesses have proved to be particularly resilient in the wake of COVID-19, according to PwC. What can other companies learn from family-run firms to drive their own success?
Lost homes, lost hope: tackling tenancy fraud
  • Article
  • 10 May 2023
A new Fraud Advisory Panel report finds that tackling fraud in social housing has stalled since the pandemic. Alan Bryce explains why it’s important that action ramps up.

ICAEW helpsheets and guides

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT FACULTY COVID-19: Six actions for finance professionals on cash flow
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 14 Sep 2021
1 July 2021: How to get cash flowing into your business. This guide shares six practical actions finance professionals may wish to consider when considering cashflow to support their businesses through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Coronavirus: How do I discharge my duties as a director in the current crisis?
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 12 Apr 2021
This ICAEW guide for directors is intended to reassure directors that they have identified all relevant considerations for themselves and for their companies.
COVID-19 challenges for business: Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) repayments
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 17 Mar 2021
Helpsheet for small businesses starting their Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) repayments.
CORPORATE REPORTING FACULTY Accounting and tax consequences of COVID-19 related support
  • Helpsheets and support
  • 15 Mar 2021
In this guide we outline the accounting and tax implications of the main types of support packages offered by government to companies during the pandemic.

ICAEW reports

Exclusive SR71 The Retail Revolution
  • Report
  • 14 Sep 2021
  • PDF (2,126kb)
Our focused report on retail will detail the vast changes that have been undertaken in this industry since the onset of Covid, and how you can adapt to get to the top
International Member Survey on the Future of Work
  • Report
  • 09 Dec 2020
  • PDF (632kb)
Has COVID-19 changed work forever? We asked ICAEW Chartered Accountants around the world to share their views on the future of work, along with the new challenges and opportunities it could bring.
ICAEW Fiscal Insight Coronavirus and the Public Finances
  • Report
  • 28 May 2020
  • PDF (674kb)
A look at the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the UK's public finances.
Coronavirus global outlook: after the outbreak
  • Report
  • 04 May 2020
  • PDF (4,202kb)
This report was produced on 4 May 2020 by ICAEW’s partner Oxford Economics, one of the world’s foremost advisory firms. Their analytical tools provide an unparalleled ability to forecast economic trends.

ICAEW webinars

Exclusive Will modern methods of construction aid recovery post Covid-19?
  • Webinar
  • 22 Sep 2021
Could MMC aid recovery as we come out of the pandemic? This webinar looked in more detail about modular, offsite construction.
COVID-19 Staying compliant with the SRA accounts rules
  • Webinar
  • 16 Sep 2021
In these uncertain times, it is important to understand the effect of COVID-19 has on the compliance of law firms with respect to the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Charities & COVID-19: short term financial resilience
  • Webinar
  • 10 Sep 2021
With the Covid-19 pandemic disrupting the lives of everyone in the country; many charity organisations are trying to find ways of managing the uncertainly during these unprecedented times. Jonathan Orchard, Partner at Sayer Vincent outlines several strategies that organisations can implement for short term financial resilience.
Exclusive A view from the board: CFOs and the COVID-19 response
  • Webinar
  • 10 Sep 2021
In this webinar we will hear from celebrated author of “Boards”, Patrick Dunne, who will share his recent experience of working with CFOs throughout the COVID-19 crisis and how this has influenced their dynamic with the board.

UK government guidance

GOV.UK: COVID-19 financial support for businesses
  • Website
  • GOV.UK

Find out which support schemes are still available, who is eligible, and how to apply.

GOV.UK: Recovery Loan Scheme
  • Website
  • HM Treasury and Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy

Guidance on eligibility and how to apply. The scheme has been extended until 30 June 2024 for SMEs.

GOV.UK: Reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace
  • Website
  • UK Health Security Agency

Guidance for employers and workplace managers. It offers advice on actions to take and explains changes to risk assessment requirements.

NI: Coronavirus business support hub
  • Website
  • nibusinessinfo.co.uk

Information on financial support available and advice on managing staff and working safely.

Scotland: Coronavirus hub
  • Website
  • Scottish Government

Links to official statistics and advice, including guidance on safer workplaces and public settings.

Wales: Coronavirus (COVID-19) hub
  • Website
  • Welsh Government

Links to current guidance and latest updates, including staying safe at work.

Archived pages

You can access the archived version of ICAEW's Coronavirus hub and COVID-19: global recovery hub via our Digital Archive. The archive provides snapshots of the hub's web pages between April 2020 and January 2022.

We have also retained the following guidance pages for reference purposes:

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