This article discusses the impact of the new and rapidly evolving COVID-19 regulations on businesses. As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, governments have implemented strict measures, passing a range of emergency rules and regulations pertaining to travel, quarantines, and workplace safety and hygiene. Organizations need to proactively monitor the latest regulatory requirements, assessing organizational exposure and adjust operational activities where necessary. As part of their efforts, companies should also address how to communicate about and track compliance with the new COVID-19 regulations as they emerge.
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This article discusses the potential accounting and financial reporting implications for entities impacted by their operations in regions experiencing disruption from COVID-19. This includes companies with foreign subsidiaries, operations, investments, or joint ventures in impacted regions as well as those with suppliers, vendors, or customers in these areas. Even those who lend or borrow from entities in these regions may experience accounting and financial reporting challenges. Additionally, the overall economic uncertainty caused by COVID-19 in some regions could indirectly affect entities if events increase global market volatility.
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