Risk Management & Internal Control

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. Read More

PKF Team Write IBM Best Practice Guide for Counter Fraud Investigations
January 30, 2015 - PKF International

Jim Gee and Andy Whittaker from PKF Littlejohn's Forensic and Counter Fraud Services team have co-written IBM's new Global Best Practice in Investigations Guide.

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From Compliance to Governance: Evolution of the Audit Committee
January 30, 2015 - Canadian Public Accountability Board

ICD Director Journal article explores the journey of audit committees from compliance to governance.

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IIA Risk Resource Exchange
January 28, 2015 - Institute of Internal Auditors

Offers direct access to: -An array of guidance and publications on risk, -Tools and other resources on risk and risk management, and -Information on the Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA

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Internet of Things: Risk and Value Considerations
January 27, 2015 - ISACA

The Internet of Things (IoT) revolution has the potential to be staggeringly transformational and, at the same time, highly disruptive to business. Business value and organizational competitiveness can be derived as enterprises capitalize on these new capabilities to gain more and better business value from IoT devices.

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Protect Your Business from Cyber Attacks and Data Loss
January 26, 2015 - Forum of Private Buisness

Follow these tips to reduce the chances of the worst happening to your business.

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Governance, Risk Management, and Internal Control in the Public Sector
January 20, 2015 - IFAC

IFAC Senior Technical Manager Vincent Tophoff was invited to give a presentation on risk management and internal control in the public sector to the US Interagency Council on Enterprise Risk Management at the White House Conference Center in Washington, DC. The audience was comprised of risk management and internal control managers throughout the various US federal departments and agencies, including the US Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget.

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COSO in the Cyber Age
January 14, 2015 - Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission

Provides direction on how the Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) and the Enterprise Risk Management-Integrated Framework (2004) can help organizations effectively and efficiently evaluate and manage cyber risks.

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