Return to work: best practice and guidance

1 June 2020: a panel of experts joined ICAEW for a webinar to provide best practice and guidance for companies looking to bring their staff back to work

COVID reveals the benefits of cloud working

29 May: Businesses have been forced to adapt their ways of working almost overnight in light of the coronavirus lockdowns and those with cloud-based systems had a significant head start.

“COVID secure”: stepping safely out of lockdown

29 May: The “COVID secure” message is at the forefront of the government’s return to work strategy. But what does this really mean for organisations and individuals, and will it provide a stepping stone to a safe working life after lockdown?

Remote working means changes for real estate

29 May: COVID-19 has forced the issue of working from home to the forefront of many organisations thinking, but it has simply turned up the dial on a shift in working behaviour that has already been gaining pace and that the real estate sector must respond to.

Staying open through lockdown: Evens & Co

29 May 2020: the lockdown has forced many businesses to adapt their way of working, and the majority have elected to work remotely.

Lockdown case studies: PKF Francis Clark

29 May 2020: COVID-19 will accelerate the changes to how we all work, and the doomsayers may have overplayed their hand, says PKF Francis Clark tax chief John Endacott.

ICAEW publishes Fiscal Insight on coronavirus and the public finances

28 May 2020: huge economic shock combined with unprecedented fiscal interventions are driving a global and UK fiscal crisis.

Malaysian Government action will bring on recovery

28 May 2020: A total of 7,600 infections and 115 deaths amongst a population of 33 million is the result of Malaysian lockdown efforts and border closures, but the Malaysian Government’s next actions will be intrinsic to kick-starting the recovery.

Lockdown stories: Vandana Saxena Poria

28 May 2020: Vandana Saxena Poria, entrepreneur, mentor and adviser to entrepreneurs across India, shares her secrets for successfully continuing to work during lockdown.

Government delays modern slavery statement publication

28 May 2020: the Home Office has confirmed that organisations can delay publication of their modern slavery statements by up to six months, but they will need to explain why.

SME directors: making the most of virtual board meetings

28 May 2020: with boards of SMEs and charities facing the prospect of meeting virtually for months, perhaps years, Clive Bawden offers practical tips for members to make virtual board meetings a success.

HK success through discipline – but borders a challenge

27 May 2020: Hong Kong has had just over 1,000 COVID-19 cases of COVID-19 – and four deaths. Experience, transparency and diligence have all played their part. Opening the borders will be the challenge.

Local government funding in crisis

26 May 2020: extra government funding has not been enough to cover growing deficits in local authority finances as lockdown measures have caused council revenue streams to plummet.

ICAEW releases RST and going concern for preparers guides

26 May 2020: In light of the continuing economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic, ICAEW has published guides on going concern considerations for those preparing accounts and on reverse stress testing.

FRC chair to quit role after eight months

21 May 2020: Financial Reporting Council chair Simon Dingemans is to step down from the accounting watchdog at the end of May, just eight months after taking up the role.