Coronavirus

Coronavirus is not just a world health emergency; it is an economic one too. The economic impacts are plain to see and emergency provisions are being made worldwide in an attempt to support individuals, business and anyone who advises them. ICAEW is monitoring the situation closely and collating resources as conditions unfold.

Practical business advice COVID-19: global recovery

Help for business

Visit our Help for business hub

Discover the support available to help businesses with cash flow, furloughing staff, directors' duties, supply chain disruption, business continuity planning and managing your workforce.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough)

Latest guidance on the government's key support scheme for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cash flow and forecasting

Cash flow and financial management are presenting a challenge to businesses of all sizes. This page offers practical advice on how to get cash flowing.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS)

Latest guidance on the government's key support scheme for the self employed, including details of the application process.

Business restart

Advice on adapting the workplace, managing workforce issues and developing new business strategies after lockdown

More analysis and resources on coronavirus and its impact

Technical updates and guidance

Guidance on Tax, Audit, Financial reporting, Anti-money laundering, Cyber security and other technical subjects.

Support for members

Answering members' questions on topics such as AML and coronavirus, maintaining cashflow, working from home and support for companies.

Impact on sectors and the economy

What is the impact on the economy? How will public finances, industry, charities, financial services and individual wealth be affected?

Qualifications update

Latest on the ACA, the ACA-CTA Joint Programme, ICAEW CFAB and the Level 4 and 7 apprenticeships during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maintaining professional standards

How ICAEW is working with its members, firms and affiliates to maintain professional standards and ensure compliance in regulated areas.

International

Guidance for our members working in the devolved administrations, Europe and around the world.

Webinars

These webinars are free to ICAEW members, Faculty members and subscribers, Community members and subscribers, associated bodies of ICAEW and non-members.

Upcoming webinars

Date	Webinar title	Accessibility and cost	Booking
9 June 2020	Covid-19: Proposed changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme On 29 May, Rishi Sunak outlined how the government plans to reshape the CJRS from 1 July to encourage those furloughed back into work. Join Anita Monteith and Caroline Miskin as they discuss the latest developments	Free	Register
9 June 2020	Covid-19: The changing landscape of job hunting Hear from expert recruiters on the impact this pandemic has had on the job market, and gain tips on how to still successfully job hunt during Covid-19.	Free	Register
9 June 2020	Covid-19: WealthCare Update: Property advice series Part I This webinar is part of a series of WealthCare sessions ICAEW’s Personal Financial Planning (PFP) Community and its content partners is delivering to help members manage their personal financial affairs during these extraordinary times.	Free	Register

See the full list of upcoming webinars.

On-demand webinars

Date recorded	Webinar title	Accessibility and cost	Booking
2 June 2020	Counting the cost of coronavirus: UK outlook Live webinar featuring Oxford Economics who will present their 12-month regional analysis on the UK economy with experts from ICAEW joining the discussion.	Free	Watch now
26 May 2020	Covid-19 vs The Financial Markets: what we’ve learnt so far and what we can prepare for Best practices for currency management and the impact of in-country currency accounts	Free	Watch now
21 May 2020	Economic update and your personal finances: A Covid-19 world Mazars Chief Economist looks at the changes brought about by Covid-19 and provides tips for how individuals can organise their investments to navigate their way through this.	Free	Watch now

See the full list of on-demand webinars.

Insights hub

Viewpoints, interviews and features that make the connection between global economic issues, chartered accountancy, individual members and business.

Support from CABA

CABA is taking a business-as-usual approach to COVID-19, and wants to assure ICAEW members that they can contact them at any point. Any individuals or small businesses requiring emotional or financial support are encouraged to get in touch.

Helplines and support

Due to the impact of COVID-19, we are adapting how we deliver our helpline services. Find out how to contact our teams by telephone, email and live web chat.

Latest articles

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See all the articles that ICAEW is publishing on coronavirus from across the Institute in one place.