Remote working during COVID-19 - Journal of Accountancy

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April 24, 2020

Auditors displaying dedication during pandemic, CAQ’s Lindsay says

Auditors are well prepared to work remotely, are supporting their staffs and community, and face an environment with heightened fraud risks, according to CAQ Executive Director Julie Bell Lindsay.

April 24, 2020

How auditors can test inventory without a site visit

A few methods are available for providing sufficient appropriate evidence of inventory even if an auditor can’t make a site visit because of the coronavirus pandemic.

April 14, 2020

An online pivot can be an opportunity

A faculty member reconfigured her finance class in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis to teach soft skills.

April 14, 2020

How to get started making videos for your classes

Video-savvy faculty present their best tips and techniques for shooting your own educational videos.

April 7, 2020

4 ways to reduce anxiety and social isolation

The COVID-19 pandemic is putting people worldwide under rarely seen levels of stress. What can you do to cope? Learn about a four-pronged approach that might bring some relief.

April 7, 2020

Pandemic-specific guidance for auditors and preparers

The consequences of the coronavirus on financial statement preparation and auditing are complex. Two CPAs share guidance for preparers and practitioners.

April 6, 2020

Keeping clients informed during the COVID-19 crisis

Five CPA firms of different sizes outline their plans for staying in touch with clients during the pandemic and ensuring they get the vital information they need.

April 2, 2020

Creating webinars to answer client questions

The coronavirus pandemic has unleashed a flood of tax, audit and other accounting-related questions. Webinars offer CPAs an efficient way to tackle topics affecting large numbers of clients, staff or other stakeholders.

March 31, 2020

You’re suddenly WFH: An example of how to adapt

A finance professional working in local government shares how she has adapted to the new work-from-home reality many of us are experiencing.

March 26, 2020

How auditors can test inventory without a site visit

Inventory counts for March 31 year-end financial statements are a challenge for auditors during the coronavirus outbreak. But there are a few methods that can provide sufficient appropriate evidence of inventory even when the auditor can’t make a site visit.

March 24, 2020

Remote auditing comes to forefront during pandemic

Remote audit procedures, which have gained in popularity in recent years because of technological advancements, may provide options for auditors in this environment.

March 23, 2020

10 real reasons to go (and stay) remote

This article explores the reasons firms should move to remote work management on an ongoing basis and why resisting remote work and service delivery can place a firm at a competitive disadvantage.

March 20, 2020

Switch to virtual client meetings amid coronavirus fears

CPAs who run virtual firms share their top tips for educating clients about online meetings and holding successful virtual meetings.

March 13, 2020

Tech tips for firms responding to coronavirus

A CPA firm’s IT director shares advice for organizations to assess and set up longer-term remote work in the wake of coronavirus concerns.

March 13, 2020

What to do if staff can’t make it to the office

As the coronavirus pandemic leads to staff scattering, here is expert advice on what firms can do to make remote working work.

February 1, 2020

Flexible work strategies for public accounting

Worker-friendly policies — when executed correctly — can assist CPA firms in retaining valuable people.

September 23, 2019

Subject line to salutation: Email rules to live by

Should you use an emoji in email? Is there value in reaching “inbox zero” status? Byron Patrick, CPA/CITP, CGMA, has answers in this podcast.

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