Enterprise risk management

Jennifer H. Elder, CPA/CFF, CGMA, co-author of the book “Faster Disaster Recovery: The Business Owner’s Guide to Developing a Business Continuity Plan,” discusses how to prepare so that an organization’s finances and reputation will be protected if a disaster occurs.

April 2, 2019

The barriers to enhanced risk oversight

One theme that has emerged from 10 years of survey data on risk management: It’s not getting any easier.

March 27, 2019

The benefits of a digitally fit risk function

Risk functions that are up to speed with organizations’ digital initiatives are better able to manage risks in a transformative time.

January 1, 2019

New guidance promotes resilience amid ESG risks

The document addresses risks from extreme weather to product safety.

October 23, 2018

New guidance promotes resilience amid ESG risks

The guidance aims to help organizations strengthen their resilience as they are faced with frequent and severe ESG-related risks ranging from extreme weather to product safety recalls.

September 1, 2018

Checking risk oversight can inform audits

A strong or weak commitment to addressing risks may be an indicator of management’s focus on financial reporting risks.

August 20, 2018

Know these basic business fraud warning signs

This article discusses some red flags experienced forensic accountants look for, and advice for ways to ferret out and prevent wrongdoing.

June 18, 2018

Wage garnishment — what employers should know

The employer is responsible for calculating the garnishment amount, withholding it through its payroll process, and forwarding payments to the correct agency or creditor.

June 1, 2018

How formal ERM implementation can help federal agencies

Federal government entities are embracing risk management practices that can help them make better decisions and be more transparent.

May 1, 2018

Draft guidance applies ERM principles to ESG risk

COSO is focused on complex, entity-level risks.

April 11, 2018

How to mix innovation and risk management

Companies that integrate innovation and risk are more advanced in disruptive technologies and more confident in revenue projections, a survey says.

March 20, 2018

Companies see need to manage risks, but they’re slow to act

Linking enterprise risk management practices with strategy remains a challenge for companies, who say risk environment continues to grow in complexity.

March 13, 2018

How internal audit can improve by embracing technology

By embracing new technologies and developing new skills in their own operations, internal auditors can develop a point of view on new risks and deliver value to the organization.

March 1, 2018

A more effective approach for internal audit

By developing a methodology for collaboration across all three lines of defense, internal audit can make the most of company resources and technology for risk management.

February 13, 2018

Draft guidance applies ERM principles to ESG risk

Recently issued supplemental draft guidance is designed to help organizations apply enterprise risk management (ERM) principles to environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-related risks.

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