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, making premises COVID-secure 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.

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.

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.

Redundancy support for employers and individuals

General guidance and resources for employers considering staff redundancies and individuals who might be facing it.

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

Upcoming webinars

Date	Webinar title	Accessibility and cost	Booking
29 April 12:00-13:00	First Covid, then Brexit: what finance needs to know for successful adaptation in times of change Join this webinar to get an overview of how organisations are preparing for the post-Covid and post-Brexit future. Get actionable insights for your organisation and learn how and why finance needs to seize the current opportunity to modernise and future-proof.	No charge	Book now
7 May 12:00–13:00	CJRS: the final phase calculations explained From 1 July 2021 the level of the CJRS grant will be reduced to 70% of salary for hours not worked and from 1 August 2021 it will be reduced again to 60%. Join Kate Upcraft and Anita Monteith for this webinar to learn more about the final extension to the CJRS scheme and how the rules will be changing for this final phase. Worked examples will be used to illustrate the changes.	Free to all	Book now
15 June 10:15-10:55	Post-COVID recovery- views from across the world What will our global economies look like when the pandemic is over, and how will we get there? What business models and working practices are here to stay? Join this ICAEW Virtually Live panel at to hear what leaders see as the future, leading to a world of sustainable economies. Panel: Julie Brown, CFO Burberry, Jaqueline Chan, CFO and Managing Director, DBS Bank Hong Kong and David Mellor, CEO, Crowe Global, US.	No charge for ICAEW members, Community members and students	Book now
15 June 14:45-15.25	Entrepreneurialism- making the most of the landscape The pandemic, despite all of the hardships, have driven a wave of entrepreneurialism through start-ups, growth at scale and innovative thinking. In this ICAEW Virtually Live session hear from ICAEW members riding this wave as they discuss the challenges and opportunities the global landscape presents. Panel: Andries Smit, CEO Upside Saving; Clare Urmston, CFO ANEMOI; Tanuvi Ethunandan, CEO Data Duopoly	No charge for ICAEW members, Community members and students	Book now

On-demand webinars

Date recorded	Webinar title	Accessibility and cost	Booking
13 April 2021	Self-employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) grants - an update Applications for the fourth SEISS grants opened in late April and the fifth grant will available from late July. In this webinar Caroline Miskin, from ICAEW's Tax Faculty, navigates the significant changes to the Self Employment Income Support Scheme announced at the Budget 2021.	Free to all	Watch now
7 December 2020	Mental health first aid – how to help those in crisis Practical steps and resources for dealing with staff and clients in crisis.	Free to ICAEW members.	Watch now
26 November 2020	COVID-19: Self-Employment Income Support Scheme version 3 In this on-demand webinar Caroline Miskin, ICAEW Tax Faculty, navigates the significant changes to the Self-employment Income Support Scheme for the third grant.	Free to ICAEW members. Free to Tax Faculty members and subscribers.	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

See all our latest coverage

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