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  • Blog
    October 18, 2021
    We know from Protiviti’s 2021 Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey that most internal audit groups have been slow to adopt next-gen technologies and upskill their teams in preparation for the future of work. But the survey also found that those who are ahead of the pack and are “digitally mature” are reaping the benefits of next-generation practices and adding value to the business due to their…
  • Blog
    October 19, 2021
    Vibrant fall colors are beginning to set foliage ablaze in a period of seasonal change, a prime time for private equity firms to take stock of their internal and external business environment to evaluate evolving and emerging risks and the potential impact on their goals The evolving post-pandemic landscape is filled with plenty of unknowns, including whether there will be yet another resurgence…
  • Blog
    October 21, 2021
    Patient safety is always a top priority for healthcare organizations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has added complexity and significant operational pressures that include maintaining adequate staffing and delivering patient care effectively amid burgeoning demand. It’s magnified existing safety issues and introduced new risks, such as the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE). Now…
  • Blog
    October 25, 2021
    As CFOs prepare new disclosures related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues — either voluntarily or due to evolving regulatory requirements — their experiences complying with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new human capital disclosure requirements can help. After all, aspects of the human capital discussions relate to both the “S” and the “G” in the ESG…
  • Blog
    October 27, 2021
    CFOs play a central role in rethinking the post-pandemic office — not just for the finance team but also for the entire organization. Their financial expertise and acumen can help clarify a fundamental evaluation of the value of physical office locations. This type of comprehensive analysis is important to keep in mind as many organizations consider making permanent the hybrid working models that…
  • Blog
    October 28, 2021
    The United Nations COP26 meeting could spell large changes for companies that have been readily linked to creating an impact on the climate and environment. COP26 is scheduled to take place from October 31 through November 12 and has garnered headlines from global leaders looking to weigh in on climate change around the globe. What is COP26? The United Nations established the Conference of the…
  • Blog
    November 1, 2021
    “Innovation is the ability to see change as an opportunity — not a threat.” Internal audit functions uncertain or even apprehensive about making the next-gen journey and adopting an innovation culture should heed these words from Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. They should also keep Apple’s famous tagline — “Think different.” — in focus, because the change they’re about to embark on is fundamental…
  • Blog
    November 2, 2021
    Last week, Protiviti launched VISION by Protiviti, an exciting new global content resource exploring big, transformational topics that will alter business over the next decade and beyond. Through a variety of voices and diversity of thought, VISION by Protiviti aims to spark a new conversation in boardrooms and the C-suite and provide a platform for innovative ideas to surface. Big thinkers, both…
  • Blog
    November 4, 2021
    The flexible labor model is on the rise for finance organizations, and there is no going back. A year ago, findings from Protiviti’s global survey of CFOs and finance leaders showed that the use of a new finance labor model helped organizations respond to the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruptions with greater speed and agility. The results of this year’s survey confirm this long-term trend: Finance…
  • Blog
    November 8, 2021
    The successes of Google, Apple, Amazon and other innovative, yet patient, global leaders underscore the advantages of not always being first to market. When it comes to adoption of cloud technologies, corporate finance groups also have a valuable opportunity to join the ranks of intelligent second movers. And CFOs can take advantage of lessons learned, practices developed and confidence gained…
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