Results for “Finance Trends Survey” Search Submit Filter by: Advanced Filter All results Solutions Industry Typelist People Client Story Insights/Blogs Filter Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Survey November 7, 2023 Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs If a group of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 2018 stepped out of a time machine into their 2023 offices, they would be astonished by what they saw. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurements would top their priority lists. Most of their finance organisations would be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to enhance their business planning and analysis (BP… Whitepaper April 25, 2022 Human v. machine: Tackling artificial intelligence risks in financial institutions In the novel Tell the Machine Goodnight, Katie Williams tells the story of Pearl, a technician for Apricity Corporation, which has developed a machine that “uses a sophisticated metric, taking into account factors of which we are not consciously aware,” and with 99.7% accuracy, offers recommendations for what will make people happy. Does this narrative provide a glimpse into our future? Will… Blog January 20, 2016 It’s That Time of Year: The 2016 Audit Committee Agenda It was a good kickoff of the new year, with more than 1,500 forward-looking directors and executives logging on to our January 7th webinar, Setting the 2016 Audit Committee Agenda. Hosted by Protiviti’s Brian Christensen and David Brand and me, the webinar was based on our latest issue of The Bulletin, which I’ve tweeted about, but have not previously addressed here. Given the high… Blog June 9, 2022 New Protiviti SOX Compliance Research: Rising Costs, Labor Shortages and Other Post-Pandemic Challenges Necessitate Change Sarbanes-Oxley compliance costs and hours continue to rise, but there are significant opportunities to make measurable, meaningful changes in the form of technology, automation and alternate sourcing strategies. Protiviti’s annual SOX Compliance Survey benchmarks compliance costs, hours, processes and improvements, including how these areas are affected by current business conditions. This year’… Blog February 19, 2019 Top Risks 2019: CAEs Must Expand Their Risk View to Align With Expectations Chief audit executives (CAEs) report to an audit committee of a public company’s board of directors, so it is critical that they are in tune with the concerns of board members and the C-suite. A recent analysis, however, reveals a divergence in risk perception that must be addressed if audit functions are to succeed in their expressed desire to serve their organizations in a more consultative… Whitepaper November 18, 2022 Managing credit risk in a differentiated downturn In this issue of the Credit Pulse, we look at credit risk considering the macroeconomic and geopolitical trends likely to shape the financial services industry over the next six months. First, we focus on critical considerations for loan servicers in the post-pandemic era. Then, we discuss risk management practices for non-financial organizations that extend trade credit and institutions that… Blog March 19, 2014 Assessing the Top Priorities for Today’s Internal Audit Functions Protiviti’s research train keeps on rolling! Today we released the results of our latest Internal Audit Capabilities and Needs Survey. We’ve been conducting research to identify internal audit priorities and trends for eight years and have been very pleased with the response we continue to receive from the market. In looking at the major findings in our 2014 study, I expect this year will be no… Whitepaper February 24, 2025 AI in Healthcare: Navigating the Future with Governance and Innovation The role of artificial intelligence (AI), which includes both machine learning (ML) and generative AI (GenAI), is becoming increasingly prominent in the business world. AI is challenging traditional models of business operations with its potential to radically transform processes, including those within finance and accounting, customer service, marketing and cybersecurity. Blog September 7, 2022 Navigating Uncertainty in Cash Flow Forecasting As 2023 budget processes commence, global megatrends such as economic shifts, labor shortages, and digitalization driven by geopolitics, the environment and workforce dynamics continue to evolve. The ripple effect of these, coupled with record-high inflation and the likelihood of a recession, have required CFOs to become even more strategic and agile. Expanding the focus of planning activities… Blog June 2, 2022 A Bold Outlook: The Future of Work in Facts, Figures and Calls to Action When I sat down to interview more than 25 executives, leaders, authors, speakers and visionaries about the future of work, the theme that is currently the focus of VISION by Protiviti, I knew I would be treated to bold, even unconventional ideas and given a peek at trends and opportunities most of us have not yet considered. So, I made sure to ask my interviewees two questions — what’s your bold… Load More
