Like a lot of things in 2020, this year’s annual audit promises to be like no other. Given the disruption caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the previous 12 months will take an extra level of analysis to fully unpack. Unfortunately, having to prepare for a complex audit couldn’t come at a more challenging time. Many accounting teams are still working remotely to some extent (and with varying levels of effectiveness). And all of them are scrambling to keep their organizations financially stable in the midst of incredible economic uncertainty. The day-to-day demands are enough to fully occupy a team – and now they have a matter of weeks to close the year-end books in preparation for a high-stakes audit. With so much happening all at once, the end of 2020 is quickly becoming a major financial challenge. But it...