Accounting in the Wake of COVID-19

Overview

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered corporate and public accounting in ways we could never have imagined. This broad-based course will discuss accounting and auditing implications that have arisen as a result of the pandemic. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics covered in this course include:

• Risk assessment
• Government assistance
• Pandemic-related accounting pronouncements
• Learning to be an auditor in a pandemic environment
• Financial statement disclosures
• Exploring liquidity options
• Accounting tools and techniques for supporting managerial decisions
• Engagement and workforce management
• Other current events as appropriate

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Any accountant or business stakeholder who is curious about the way that COVID-19 has affected businesses and it interested in crafting success strategies in this challenging climate.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Develop an appreciation for what has changed in the pandemic environment
• Distinguish how risk assessment looks different after COVID-19
• Foster a creative mindset that facilitates flexible problem solving in unprecedented circumstances

Preparation

None