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Risk identification & assessment

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Rethinking the audit

This article explores how technological innovations are changing the way audits are performed and why auditors need to be ready to use new tools to gain insight from...

Article Audit Foundational

Currency turmoil, price, and profit in global markets

Multinational companies can use the strategies discussed in this article to manage the risks of volatile foreign currency exchange rates.

Article Treasury policies & treasury risk management Intermediate

The value of risk interviews as part of ERM strategy

This article describes risk interviews and discusses the value of such interviews.

Article Risk identification & assessment Intermediate

Strategies for combating payroll fraud

This article shares tips on how to prevent and detect payroll fraud.

Article Risk identification & assessment Intermediate

5 Low- or No-Cost Ways for CPAs to Help Slam the Door on Cybercriminals

Cybersecurity is costly, and budgets are always limited This blog post discusses five simple steps CPAs can take to help protect data without breaking the bank.

Article Information security & privacy Intermediate

Keeping clients’ tax data secure

This article describes procedures preparers should take to help thwart identity thieves.

Article Identity theft & fraud Intermediate

Technology risk: It’s more than cybersecurity

This column discusses the “silent killers” of technology risk that organizations must master to protect their business.

Article IT risk & assurance services Intermediate

Lost power, lost business: How to avoid this overlooked tech risk

​This article discusses technology risk and provides three tips for companies seeking to strengthen their technology infrastructure:

Article Information systems environment Intermediate

How to prepare for Brexit’s effects on supply chains

This article discusses risks and opportunities related to the supply chain.

Article Strategy Intermediate

5 benefits of an integrated risk management program

This article summarizes concepts from the proposed COSO framework related to the benefits of integrated enterprise risk management.

Article Risk identification & assessment Foundational

Priorities for businesses in wake of Brexit vote

This article discusses considerations for companies related to Brexit.

Article Strategy Intermediate

6 ethical questions about Big Data

This article provides a summary of an IBE briefing outlining the responsibilities of organisations when they collect and use personal data.

Article Risk identification & assessment Foundational