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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
The AICPA is taking the coronavirus (COVID-19) very seriously. We are continually monitoring the virus’ impact on our members, staff, exam candidates, students and the profession.
We are working around the clock to get information into the hands of our members as quickly as possible. Understandably, in doing so, our first priority is to provide you with high level overviews, and then to create tools and resources to support the new information. As these tools may be ready slightly after our initial overview, please be sure to check this website on a regular basis.
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Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act news and resources
- AICPA offers recommendations for firm-lender relationship for Paycheck Protection Program
- Small business loans under the Payroll Protection Program: Issues related to CPA involvement
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program resources for CPAs
- PPP Loan calculator for self-employed, independent contractors
- AICPA recommends lender documents and key calculations to use in PPP applications
- CARES Act and Families First Coronavirus Response Act Summary (open to AICPA members)
- CARES Act Stimulus Calculator
Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness
Virtual learning opportunities
Wall St vs. Main St Valuations: Market Swings due to COVID-19
CPE available for purchase: 1.5
Recovery of Operations - Technology Impacts and Considerations
CPE available for purchase: 1.5
The R&D Tax Credit: An Important Cash-Flow Strategy in the COVID-19 Era
CPE available for purchase: 2
2020 Mid-Year Tax Roundup
CPE available for purchase: 2
AICPA Town Hall Series: CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
Every Thursday at 3:00 pm EST | Free CPE for members: 1
Recovery of Operations - Technology Impacts and Considerations
CPE available for purchase: 1.5
Surviving, Pivoting, and Thriving in the New Normal
CPE available for purchase: 1
Peer Review Update: Performing System Reviews in a COVID-19 World
Free CPE for members: 2
Agile Finance: Reimagining and Reforming the Business (Jun 9)
Free CPE: 1
COVID-19 Audit Implications
CPE available for purchase: 2
Live Q&A: Managing for the local impact of a global disruption (Recording)
Here together
The accounting profession is uniquely positioned to help organizations and individuals navigate the greatest global health and economic crisis of our time.
Latest topical COVID-19 resources
COVID-19 video playlist
Coronavirus news and updates
AICPA blogs
Supporting the accounting and finance community amid COVID-19
This profession will be the key trusted, ethical and competent profession to drive the world to economic health in the future.
4 ways to help your clients get through coronavirus anxiety
Here are four tips to help you support your clients during the weeks and months to come.
10 ways to stay social at a distance
While staying home and practicing social distancing are critical to reducing the spread of the virus, it’s also important to take care of your mental health.
Latest news
We’re gathering the latest news stories along with relevant columns, tips, podcasts, and videos from the Journal of Accountancy and FM, along with curated items from our archives to help with uncertainty and disruption.
Senate approves $370 billion in additional small business funding
IRS posts FAQs on paid sick and family leave
The indirect impacts of COVID-19 on CPA firms
Advocacy and Tax Relief
- AICPA, NFIB, and Others Say SBA Must Issue More Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness
- AICPA recommendations for administrative and riling and payment relief for state and local taxes during the pandemic
- AICPA’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tax Policy & Advocacy Resource page contains the latest news on our tax advocacy efforts and resources to help the profession.
- AICPA thanks the IRS for extending tax filing and payments for ALL first and second quarter returns until July 15, 2020.
Supporting your community
The accounting and finance community is working hard to support individuals, families, small businesses and communities. Whether it’s a low-income individual who needs help getting their stimulus check, or a business that wants to apply for a PPP loan – we have resources that you can share. Feel free to distribute these handouts and videos on your social media pages and with clients, local not-for-profits, churches, chambers of commerce and other organizations supporting those in need. As always, thank you for helping the world carry on.
Videos for you to share:
- Filling out the PPP Loan Application: FAQs for Small Businesses
- How to get your IRS stimulus check if you’re not required to file taxes
Additional Resources:
Update on upcoming live learning and events

Benevolent Fund
If you find that you are impacted by COVID-19, whether medically or by direct loss of income, be informed of the AICPA member benefits that are available to you.