The Role of the CPA on Society and Economy in the COVID-19 environment

CPAs play a very important role in our society and in the economy. In 2020 the world is in the midst of a pandemic that has affected business and society. In light of the pandemic what is the role of the CPA in today’s society?

In your answer consider the following: but add other points in your essay:

• Should CPAs continue as before?
• Does the profession have a bigger role in society today than before?
• Are there any value-added services the CPA can provide?
• Do you see the ethics of the profession playing a role on how CPAs operate in the pandemic?
• Should professional ethics of the CPA be revised? Why or why not and how?
• Do you think the pandemic poses a threat to the profession? How can this threat be mitigated?