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Proper risk management and internal control help organizations understand the risks they are exposed to, put controls in place to counter threats, and effectively pursue their objectives. They are therefore an important aspect of an organization’s governance, management, and operations. Professional accountants can and should play a leading role in helping their organizations achieve an integrated, organization-wide approach to risk management and internal control—which ultimately helps create, enhance, and protect stakeholder value. See the full overview.
Important Improvements Included in COSO’s New Enterprise Risk Management Framework
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | October 30, 2017
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)’s newly updated Enterprise Risk Management Framework takes important steps toward ensuring risk is managed as an integrated part of managing an organization.
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Technology Provides New Intelligence Services for Businesses
Technology allows companies to provide state-of-the-art information on important topics, such as cybersecurity, regulation, and the impacts of society on your business.
by Marjella Alma, CEO & Co-Founder, eRevalue | November 29, 2016Pivotal Change Needed to Take COSO’s ERM Framework from Risk to Strategic-Objective Based
The COSO Exposure Draft on enterprise risk management does not yet live up to its intentions—but could with some changes.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | October 12, 2016A Treasurer’s Perspective: Trends in Risk Management: Part I
To manage financial risk effectively, treasury and professional accountants should collaborate closely to ensure that treasury’s activity in financial markets properly supports the business’ aims.
by James Lockyer, Development Director, Association of Corporate Treasurers | September 19, 2016A Treasurer’s Perspective: Trends in Risk Management: Part II
Part II of the article on how treasury and professional accountants should collaborate closely to ensure that treasury’s activity in financial markets properly supports the business’ aims.
by James Lockyer, Development Director, Association of Corporate Treasurers | September 19, 2016New Guidance Allows Rapid Evaluation of Risk Management
New guide supports those responsible for overseeing risk management by taking a broader perspective and encouraging more integral methods.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 17, 2016News and Resources
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The Strategic Financial Executive: Managing Risk In A Disruptive World
FEI - October 3, 2017
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Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants - September 7, 2017
Enterprise Risk Management—Integrating with Strategy and Performance (2017)
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission - September 6, 2017
COSO Issues Important Update to ERM Framework
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission - September 6, 2017
Simple Steps to Boost Cybersecurity
Journal of Accountancy - August 31, 2017
How Accountants Are Out-Hacking the Hackers
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