Operating your business in lockdown - resources: Australia
The intermittent lockdowns due to COVID-19 mean businesses need to adopt online and work-from-home processes. This page offers resources and tips to help members in practice, and sole-practitioners, make this transition.
Join the AUS COVID-19 group in My CA today
Please use this space to share your experience, learn and collaborate with one another on how we can help businesses address the new challenges they are facing in Australia as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JOIN TODAYSmall accounting practices face particular challenges in Stage 4 lockdown
These practical tips will help SMPs manage their communications, client services, technology, staff and mental health in Stage 4 lockdown.
Business unusual: Business continuity playbook
This CA Catalyst business continuity playbook draws on a range of expertise to offer tips and tools to survive the COVID-19 lockdown and beyond. Included in the playbook are practical checklists for you to download to use with your clients and your business.
Practice Transformation Action Plan
These extraordinary circumstances offer small- and medium-sized practices (SMPs) significant opportunities to adapt and service a rapidly changing world. IFAC has developed thought leadership on practice transformation, focused on how SMPs can embrace change, leverage technology, manage talent and have a renewed emphasis on providing relevant and value-added services.
Being a sole practitioner through COVID-19
View a recording of the webinar on our COVID-19 Sharing Knowledge Webinar Sessions page.
Q&A: How do I maintain client confidentiality and other professional obligations when setting up a virtual accounting practice?
This helpsheet highlights key professional obligations, some tips to manage these and resources you may find useful in the transition to a remote/virtual office, whether it be to adapt to the COVID-19 environment, or to create a more flexible workplace.
Guarding against cyber-attacks while working from home
Remote working will help curb the spread of COVID-19, but firms must also protect their staff from computer-borne viruses.
Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow Podcast Series
Introducing the brand-new Shaping the Practice of Tomorrow podcast series, powered by CA Catalyst. This nine-part podcast series is designed to help our members in practice take full advantage of the digital disruptive opportunities sweeping the accounting profession.
Running your accounting practice in tough times (Part 1 – Cash inflows)
Accountants in public practice need to consider how their own business survives the COVID-19 pandemic so here are some ideas to consider for managing cashflow into the practice.
Running your accounting practice in tough times Part 2
Things to consider for managing cash flowing out of an accounting practice.
Tips on managing clients effectively through COVID & beyond
View a recording of the webinar on our COVID-19 Sharing Knowledge Webinar Sessions page.
Wellbeing: Australia
Resources to assist in building resilience, capacity and maintaining your well-being.
Beyond Blue Coronavirus Mental Wellbeing Support Service
Access Beyond Blue's dedicated service to support Australia’s mental health through COVID-19. The free service, funded by the Australian Government and delivered by Beyond Blue, is available around the clock.
Mental Health First Aid Guide for Chartered Accountants
Guide on how to help a colleague or client who’s showing signs of developing a mental health problem or is in crisis.
Working From Home Effectively – A guide to productivity and wellbeing for employees - eLearning
Working from home, or remotely from the office, can seem ideal, but the reality is that it can be challenging from a professional and personal point of view. This course helps you navigate the mental and physical challenges working from home presents.
Ways To Maintain Well-Being While Working Remotely
Working from home or remotely can become challenging once the novelty of the first few days wears off. This short video includes practical tips, tools and strategies that you can use to make this new experience healthier and happier for you, your family, housemates – and even the colleagues on the other end of your virtual calls!
Remote Working: The Keys to Keeping it Happy, Healthy and Productive
Many of us are currently working from home or remotely. Remote working, especially while observing social distancing poses a number of challenges. Discover the tips, tools and strategies to make the experience happier, healthier and more productive for you and those you are at home with.
Mental health for CAs in challenging times
Your clients are anxious, all your family is working from home, and the beach is shut. How do you stop yourself panicking?