Disaster Financial Recovery Resources

Tools:  Disasters not only take an emotional toll, they take a financial toll as well. This section will help you regain a sense of financial balance following a disaster by helping you take the required steps to get through the initial hardship as well as what steps to take to begin
Published on April 02, 2013

Q&A With Meloni Hallock A CPAs Thoughts Regarding the Role CPAs Play Once Disaster Strikes

FAQ:  Meloni Hallock discusses the benefits of the American Red Cross publication Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues.
Published on March 07, 2013

Q&A With Mitch Freedman One CPAs Thoughts on the Development of Disaster Recovery

FAQ:  Find out about one CPA's thoughts on the development of Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues and the role he sees CPAs filling in the time after a disaster. Mitchell Friedman discusses why CPAs are a vital resource for the public in these situations and the opportunities you have
Published on January 15, 2013

Getting Divorced

Overview:  Access information and resources related to getting a divorce.
Published on January 15, 2013

Planning for Business Succession

Overview:  Learn more about planning for business succession from a personal financial planning perspective.
Published on January 15, 2013

Steps the Public Can Take Before Disaster Strikes

Checklist:  Read about the six key steps people can take to prepare for the financial impact of a disaster. This information can be valuable when speaking to your clients, addressing civic groups, or being interviewed by the media.
Published on November 01, 2012

Tax Issues for People Affected by Disaster

Article:  People who suffer losses from natural or manmade disasters may be eligible for certain tax benefits, including the deduction for casualty losses. Find out what losses may be deducted under the complex casualty loss rules and the documentation needed to support any allowable deduction.
Published on October 01, 2012

Disaster Recovery A Guide to Financial Issues

Guide:  Access the Disaster Recovery Guide online at the American Red Cross Web site. Also, visit links to a PowerPoint presentation, a fact sheet about Disaster Recovery, and an AICPA press release announcing the publication of Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues.
Published on September 10, 2012

Disasters and Financial Planning A Guide for Preparedness

Guide:  Learn more about Disasters and Financial Planning: A Guide for Preparedness, including the intended purpose and use of the guide. You will be able to counsel others on what to do to mitigate the financial consequences of a disaster.
Published on February 11, 2011

Template Press Release

Template:  This template press release is designed for firms who are involved in disaster recovery volunteer work with their local American Red Cross chapters. The customizable press release informs the public of your activities with the Red Cross and publicizes the publication Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues, its benefits,
Published on February 04, 2011

Disaster Recovery A Guide to Financial Issues PowerPoint Presentation

Presentation:  You can use this PowerPoint presentation to educate an audience about the steps they can take to address the immediate recovery issues in the first few days and the following weeks and months after a disaster, and to move forward over the long term.
Published on September 23, 2010

Disaster Preparedness Communications Toolkit

Toolkit:  Find out about the communications tools available to publicize your involvement with disaster preparedness efforts in your community.
Published on September 23, 2010

Template Media Alert

Template:  This template of a media alert is designed so that you can be responsive in the event of a disaster and quickly publicize the availability of a spokesperson from your firm who is a disaster recovery and/or financial planning expert. The media alert provides the public with a source of
Published on September 23, 2010

Template Bylined Article

Template:  This template of a bylined article is designed to be customized by you for submission to local newspapers, magazines, or business journals. The article provides valuable information about what people affected by disasters need to do and where they can go for help.
Published on September 23, 2010

Disaster Guide Press Release

Press Release:  Read the AICPA press release announcing the publication of Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues. The publication is intended to alleviate loss in the aftermath of natural and manmade disasters and raise awareness of the need to be prepared when disaster strikes.
Published on August 26, 2010