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    November 29, 2023
    Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider
    As they self-assess their performance periodically, audit committees may find useful the illustrative questions we have made available in our Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider. Committee members should periodically assess the committee’s composition, charter and agenda focus in view of the company’s industry, circumstances, risks, financial reporting issues and current…

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    April 8, 2024
    A Call to Action for Boards
    The inaugural Global Board Governance Survey conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge — a study believed to be the first of its kind — summarises the views of more than 1,000 directors and C-suite executives worldwide on the role and effectiveness of the board. It provides insights regarding the board’s priorities and performance as well as the differing perspectives of directors and…

  • Newsletter

    March 14, 2024
    Why Boards Should Care More About Geopolitics Than Ever Before
    Geopolitical risk seems higher than at any point in recent memory. Managing this risk effectively should be a core competency for all businesses — and the board should lead the way.After decades of globalisation shaping the world order, businesses are now forced to accept a new reality. Geopolitical risk is an ever-growing threat with far-reaching potential consequences. This risk arises from a…

  • Newsletter

    May 8, 2024
    Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence
    Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental…

  • Flash Report

    July 31, 2023
    SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Enhancements: Efforts to Boost Investor Confidence
    On 26 July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments1 to its rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting by public companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s view is that cybersecurity threats and incidents pose an ongoing risk to public companies, investors and market…

  • Newsletter

    August 10, 2023
    Is Your Board Technology-Engaged?
    With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical…

  • Whitepaper

    April 17, 2024
    Internal Audit’s Role in Supporting Sustainability Reporting
    Environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidance, stakeholder demands and regulatory mandates are evolving and becoming more specific, and the time of taking a “soft approach” to sustainability reporting has passed. As the need to provide, or prepare to provide, limited and/or reasonable assurance in sustainability reporting grows, internal audit’s role in the reporting process becomes obvious…

  • Whitepaper

    April 9, 2025
    The Case for Customer Data Platforms Going Beyond CRM
    In today's digital-first world, organisations must deliver hyper-personalised experiences across multiple channels to stay competitive. Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) enable businesses to unify, manage, and leverage customer data to drive meaningful interactions and improve operational efficiency. With customers engaging through various touchpoints—websites, apps, emails, and social media—the…

  • Client Story

    September 30, 2021
    A transformative journey: Global pharmaceutical leader applies human-centered design thinking to shape a next-gen internal audit vision
    Today’s corporate trailblazers have to go beyond responding to change — they must anticipate and be ready for it, even be the change agents themselves. The chief audit executive of one of the largest global pharmaceutical companies headquartered in the UK saw her role in these terms when the company needed to redefine its internal structure and strategy to respond more effectively to market needs…

  • Insights paper

    July 26, 2024
    Modernising ERP Systems in Higher Education - Embracing Change
    Higher education is undergoing significant changes, with digital technologies becoming essential for learning and research, especially accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Institutions now face new demands, requiring agility and efficiency despite budget and technology constraints.
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