Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Solution and Industry IPO Readiness Preparing to go public is complex and time‑sensitive, and companies considering an IPO must be ready to act when market windows open.Protiviti is the expert in IPO readiness services, helping organizations of all sizes throughout this journey—from evaluating long-term requirements to sustaining performance after the IPO. To help you get started, we offer two foundational resources: our free IPO… Newsletter Industry Insights - Manufacturing and Distribution In this edition, we explore the forces shaping the manufacturing and distribution industry, from the rapid rise of AI to evolving tariff dynamics and shifting workforce demands. As organisations accelerate modernisation efforts, leaders are balancing opportunity with risk while strengthening visibility, governance and decision-making across the business. Solution and Industry M&A Consulting Transactions bring added complexity to organizations and their various business units. When working with Protiviti, complexity becomes simplicity.Mergers & acquisitions are a great way to drive growth, stay competitive, and increase shareholder value. The M&A process is one of the most challenging endeavor a company can undertake. Protiviti’s M&A Consulting solution provides the… Solution and Industry Managed Business Solutions We provide customized solutions and teams to help you respond to challenges without over-burdening your employees.Companies are seeking innovative ways to address today’s finance and accounting challenges. Unforeseen issues, transaction backlogs, and one-time events that demand a rapid response drive this search for new approaches. Finance leaders now operate with leaner teams. Often, just… Survey The Transformation of Transactional Work When comparing the findings of Protiviti’s latest global survey of finance trends to the results from prior years, one of the most significant changes relates to the higher priority placed by midlevel professionals on the finance organization’s transactional activities – cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, the procure-to-pay cycle, working capital management, profitability reporting… Blog "The Art of the Possible"—Can Finance Functions Meet the Demands of Their Customers? Listen to the Podcast. For CFOs and other finance executives, supporting strategic initiatives now runs side by side with their traditional operational concerns and obligations. Fulfilling this expanded role requires more digital capabilities, more attention to the demands of internal customers for precision and timelines of financial data, more agility in resourcing. Add finance data security to the mix (a top concern… Blog CSRD Compliance Creates Unique Challenges for Manufacturers What to watch: ESG metrics and measurement – and, by extension, reporting – are the highest priority areas for CFOs and their finance groups to address this year. This holds true among a number of industry segments, including manufacturing and distribution. Yes, but: If any manufacturing leadership teams are waiting to implement the SEC’s final rules on climate disclosures before recalibrating… Blog A Balancing Act of Innovation and Risk: SAP in the Cloud SAP customers know the cloud can help them innovate and find new opportunities but are also concerned with compliance and risk. Recently, we spoke with SAPinsider’s Chief Research Officer Riz Ahmed about how SAP customers can find a balance whereby they realize cloud’s innovation opportunities while managing cloud’s risks. Here’s a recap of our conversation. Innovation and the art of the… News AI Systems Elevate Cybersecurity and Data Risks; Protiviti-IIA Survey Reveals Growing Technology Concerns 12th Annual Survey cites among IT audit teams, 68% perceive high threat levels for cybersecurity over the next 12 monthsMENLO PARK, Calif. – October 8, 2024 – As the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries, organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the elevated risks it brings—particularly in the areas of cybersecurity and data privacy. The 12th Annual Global… Blog 15 Questions Boards Should Ask Their CFOs The latest Global Finance Trends Survey from Protiviti reveals a number of priorities that CFOs and finance leaders are focusing on, from security and privacy to talent management, to ESG and even the supply chain. As these also represent key areas of interest for boards of directors, board members should be having open and frequent dialogue with their CFOs to understand the strategy behind these… Load More