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The spread of COVID-19 presents serious concerns and challenges for many around the world. To help, we’re gathering the latest news stories along with relevant columns, tips, podcasts, and videos from FM magazine, along with curated items from our archives to help with uncertainty and disruption.

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Crisis basics: Managing cash

Monitoring and measuring “problem” areas and then acting on the data are key to managing cash flow amid the current economic crisis.

Awaiting relief, South African companies find new income

While waiting for the government’s COVID-19 relief loans to materialise, SMEs turn to new tactics and find local support.

FRC sets out disclosure expectations and AGM best practice

The UK regulator issued guides to external reporting in the pandemic and Q&A guidance on annual meetings.

CFOs’ top 5 lessons for handling coronavirus crisis

Three experienced finance leaders share what they have learned and what they are doing to deal with turmoil and uncertainty.

4 ways to rebuild public trust after COVID-19

The response of the business world to the COVID-19 pandemic has dented the public’s trust, a new survey suggests. How can companies go about regaining it?

Seizing growth opportunities, and 4 other recovery considerations

Finance leaders from Australasia discuss top areas of focus as businesses look to emerge from the pandemic and build strength.

The priorities for UK CFOs as businesses reopen

Continued social-distancing restrictions mean UK businesses face a changed environment — leading to new concerns for finance leaders.

The key return-to-work challenges facing finance leaders

Giving staff clear instructions and reasons for returning to work in offices means that leaders must walk a fine line.

3 ways to prepare for reopening businesses

Management accountants can benefit from strategy and business model tools, as surveys confirm companies’ quest to serve customers in novel ways.

5 ways to reskill for a post-COVID world

Finance professionals who are digitally proficient will not only be more effective in their work, but also better able to weather the economic storm already underway.