Nicole Vullo

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, also known as coronavirus, many work forces are operating remotely to keep their employees safe. However, an increase in people utilizing a work-from-home environment has led to a rise in cybersecurity risks. A complete overview of the risks your organization could face, a list of action items, and next steps to take is available here.

Global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, have significantly impacted many businesses and the global economy. While the situation is evolving rapidly, and the full impact is not yet known, the disruption caused by the coronavirus is affecting business and consumer activities worldwide–including disruption to major financial markets, supply chains, interruption of production, limited personnel, facility and store closures, and decreased demand from both business customers and consumers. The disruption and uncertainty caused by the coronavirus is far-reaching. These events will result in unique accounting, disclosure, and internal control considerations that should be carefully evaluated by entities and their stakeholders. A complete overview of these business disruptions. To view this information, please click here:

President Trump has signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) despite objections from some lawmakers that the act doesn’t offer enough assistance and could hurt some small businesses by mandating paid sick and family leave. The act includes a wide range of provisions, including: Insurance coverage Reimbursement of diagnostic testing costs Expanded safeguards for economically disadvantaged individuals For more information on this topic, please click here.