At Sponsel CPA Group, we are keenly aware of the potential impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). As many of you are, we are taking steps to provide for the continuity of our client services and the safety of our employees and clients as we navigate through the uncertainty of the outbreak, along with the potential health and economic ramifications.
We are staying up-to-date on the latest developments. The actions we are taking include monitoring resources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); the World Health Organization; the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); and our local public health department.
As you know, this is one of the busiest times of the year for accounting firms with tax filings and financial statement regulatory deadlines rapidly approaching. Disaster preparedness is an integral part of our firm’s risk management program. Below are some of the features of the plan and the actions we are taking:
- Understanding the risk: This is a rapidly evolving situation, and we are monitoring reports from the CDC and other health agencies to enhance our knowledge and understanding of the spread of the coronavirus. We are tracking regional transmission in affected areas, and are actively taking steps to support our employees, clients and our surrounding communities.
- Ensuring access to our firm: We are taking additional precautions within our work environment to help keep our employees and visitors healthy. We plan to communicate more via email, teleconference, video conference, and other forms online communication, in lieu of face-to-face meetings whenever possible, but we will remain available to meet in person to the extent necessary to service your needs. Currently our physical offices remain open; however, we are preparing in the event we need to operate remotely. We remain committed to maintaining our firm’s quality control standards.
Our top priorities are the health and safety of our employees and clients. We will continue to monitor guidance from health experts and government recommendations, and we will do our very best to maintain the quality and timeliness of our services to you. We appreciate your flexibility and support during this time, and our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the COVID-19 crisis.