Results for Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Blog July 21, 2021 Success from Scarcity: 5 Lessons in Frugal Innovation In a culture of abundance, scarcity is often equated with adversity. But abundance can be a burden as well, leaving otherwise healthy companies unprepared to deal with extended periods of lack of resources. The global COVID-19 pandemic provided a wake-up call for many organizations in developed economies as they found themselves scrambling to adapt to resource constraints that are a way of life… Blog July 22, 2021 The Accelerating Imperative of ESG: How Private Equity Players Can Kickstart Their Sustainability Journey The expectations of regulators, investors and consumers regarding environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives for public companies have been mounting for some time, but they are also gaining traction in the private company arena, where more companies and investors are discovering that prioritizing ESG efforts can create value and improve their competitive advantage. Over the past 18-… Blog July 23, 2021 The Future of Regulation: Technology The future of regulation is technology: That’s the word from Jo Ann Barefoot, CEO and co-founder of AIR, the Alliance for Innovative Regulation. Ms. Barefoot is also the host of the global podcast show Barefoot Innovation; cofounder of Hummingbird, a technology startup helping financial institutions investigate suspicious behavior; and Senior Fellow Emeritus at the Harvard Kennedy School Center… Blog July 26, 2021 Research Shows High Digital Maturity Can Be a Critical Driver for Next-Gen Audit Most companies that weathered pandemic-related disruption successfully from an operational perspective entered the crisis with a relatively high level of digital maturity and a trust-based, collaborative culture that together enabled the resiliency (both strategic and operational) they needed to sustain their business models. These strengths allowed them to be better organized and react… Blog July 29, 2021 Start Small to Make Bigger Strides Over Time With SOX Compliance Process Automation Since the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) nearly two decades ago, internal audit teams that need to help their organizations comply with the law’s requirements have been desperate to find less resource-intensive ways to do so. For many, bringing technology and automation into the SOX compliance process has been the path to greater efficiency, especially in documentation and testing.… Blog August 2, 2021 Tech Industry CFOs on Process Automation, Cryptos and More Whether it’s revamping accounts payable processes with new automation technologies, sharing leads with the sales team to increase win rate, or weighing direct investments in cryptocurrencies, today’s chief financial officers are expected to bring a strong combination of business and operational knowledge to the table while serving as enablers of future growth opportunities. In a recent virtual… Blog August 3, 2021 5 Strategies to Help Internal Audit Functions Accelerate Their Next-Generation Transformation Pandemic-related disruption drove most internal audit functions to rethink their audit plan and approach. On the positive side, the need to pivot frequently has allowed auditors to engage and support the business in new ways. And, according to results from Protiviti’s global 2021 Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey, nearly two-thirds (66%) of internal audit departments have increased their… Blog August 5, 2021 Disinformation Risk: Are Bogus Whistleblower Complaints from Bad Actors Causing Corporate Havoc? “Misinformation” and “disinformation” have long been mainstays in the political arena, the climate change debate and even in the public discourse over COVID-19 vaccines. Misinformation represents information that is wrong, a challenge every business must deal with from time to time, whether in the press, analyst communications, social media, discussions at government levels, or other venues.… Blog August 11, 2021 In Mergers and Acquisitions, ESG Issues Are Becoming a Growing Factor To date, companies have often discussed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors from a qualitative perspective – reflecting on the company’s stated values, marketing communications and other statements. But today, almost 90% of M&A targets are only being acquired after a thorough review of their ESG quantitative performance, indicating that buyers are becoming increasingly… Blog August 12, 2021 Amplify Customer Experience to Propel Next-Level Growth Customer experience (CX) plays a critical role in organizational success. Customers today are buying based on their experience with a company and whether a product or service aligns with their personal values, including access, inclusivity, sustainability and trust. Customer experience should play the starring role in decision-making and should be woven into technology initiatives. To… Load More