Regulators raise lending conduct issues with bank chiefs

30 April 2020: the heads of the Financial Conduct Authority have written to the chief executive officers of banks over conduct when lending to corporate businesses.

Deloitte maps out Europe’s easing of lockdown restrictions

30 April 2020: the latest weekly COVID-19 update from Deloitte explored the partial easing of lockdown restrictions in several European economies and examined the global impact of the collapse in oil prices.

Upholding our profession at a time of crisis

13 May 2020: ICAEW Chartered Accountants and firms are at the heart of navigating the economy through this crisis, and during such times it is vital they maintain the professional, technical and ethical standards that define the profession.

Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on the accounts

30 April 2020: ICAEW’s Financial Reporting Faculty has produced a checklist to help you determine how the spread of COVID-19 might affect financial statements prepared in accordance with FRS 102.

CBILS update: evidence requirements relaxed

29 April 2020: the UK’s seven largest small business lenders have relaxed evidence requirements for applications to the existing Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme.

Post-COVID-19 economics: what will be the new normal?

29 April 2020: as we enter a second month of lockdown, attention is now turning to what the future economic landscape will look like. To discuss this and more, Professor Trevor Williams will join ICAEW for a one-off webinar.

Government launches new small business micro-loan scheme

28 April 2020: the chancellor has announced a new Bounce Back loan scheme, allowing small businesses hit by the impact of coronavirus measures to apply for up ￡50,000, with the government guaranteeing 100% of the advance.

Crisis with a legacy: can we build something better?

27 April 2020: can accountancy rise to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic and become part of the solution?

Financial regulators wrestle with government lending schemes

28 April 2020: the heads of the UK’s financial regulatory bodies are balancing the efficacy of the mass government lending schemes to the economy with risks like fraud and business failure

Holding meetings without breaking social distancing measures

First published 28 April 2020, updated 20 October 2020: ICAEW’s Business Law team outline some of the key factors smaller entities need to take into account when considering meetings in the age of coronavirus measures.

Furloughed workers will receive full parental leave entitlement

27 April 2020: the government has confirmed that furloughed workers taking paid parental or adoption leave will be entitled to pay based on their usual earnings, rather than a furloughed pay rate.

Remote working apps for lockdown and beyond

27 April 2020: With the government’s coronavirus lockdown measures continuing to keep workers out of the office, Microsoft MVP David Benaim shares tips on remote working apps, team communication tools and cloud storage options.

PAC launches local authority property investments inquiry

27 April 2020: the Public Accounts Committee has launched a formal inquiry into the risks from English local authority investments in commercial property

The data-powered drive to defeat COVID-19

27 April 2020: statistician Rob Mastrodomenico tells ICAEW Insights about the unsung community using data, predictive analytics and machine learning to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Thank you to our members - your input is having a real impact

24 April 2020: CEO Michael Izza addresses ICAEW's members during the COVID-19 pandemic.