The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) have published consolidated versions of the guidance they have issued over the last few months regarding the audit and financial reporting implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The guidance for auditors includes updated guidance on possible indicators of increased risk, such as:
- Increased pressures to meet financial targets;
- Challenges to keep the business operational;
- Management focussing on operational issues with less attention to fraud risks; and
- Reduced security over physical assets.
The guidance for companies can be found here and the guidance for auditors here.
