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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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Integrating Management of Risk into Decision Making: Focusing on Risk and Control
When the IFAC Professional Accountants in Business Committee met in March, it focused a great deal on risk management, and what IFAC should focus on within this important topic.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | July 6, 2016Revised COSO ERM Framework Now Open for Comments
The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) has issued its updated enterprise risk management framework for public comment.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | June 15, 2016Digital Currencies: Where to from Here?
The most popular of the digital currencies, Bitcoin, was launched in 2008 by the mysterious “Satoshi Nakamoto” to provide an alternative payment system that was instantaneous, inexpensive, and secure. There is no doubt that Bitcoin is
by Lee White, Chief Executive Officer, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand | May 3, 2016Creating the "Anticipatory" Accountant
Accountants must become more "anticipatory" if they want to be ready to tackle new opportunities in the future, says Tom Hood, Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs.
by Tom Hood, Executive Director & CEO, Maryland Institute of CPAs | January 6, 2016The Year in Review: A Look Back at Viewpoints from 2015
For the accountancy profession, 2015 was a forward-looking year. The need to attract and develop new talent, embrace rapidly changing technological trends, and demonstrate how the accountancy profession is playing a wider role in society were
by Eli R. Khazzam, Senior Professional, Economic Development & Emerging Technologies. | December 29, 2015News and Resources
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2017 Global Risk Oversight Report
CGMA - July 31, 2017
Auditors Face Evolving Cybersecurity Challenges
ACCA - June 26, 2017
Cyber Security Risks and Incidents: Reassessing Your Disclosure Practices
CPA Canada - June 15, 2017
Seven Ways to Protect Your Firm from Cyber Attacks
ICAS - June 12, 2017
Forbes Insights Survey: Taking Aim at Value
Deloitte - June 5, 2017
Seven Cyber Threats to CAs
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