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March 19, 2025

IAASB’s ISSA 5000 Sets the Global Standard for Sustainability Assurance

The International Standard on Sustainability Assurance, or ISSA 5000, developed by the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) in late 2024, is widely expected to be the global benchmark for sustainability assurance, influencing the future of sustainability audits. As regulatory mandates for sustainability reporting increase, organisations seeking...
In the fast-paced world of software development, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just coding prowess. Agile methodologies have emerged to provide a structured framework for teams to navigate the ever-changing landscape. 
With the rapid rise in artificial intelligence (AI) tools, companies are updating technologies and processes as quickly as budgets allow. Industries are transforming rapidly as the drivers for economic growth are evolving. 
Most businesses recognise the significance of data privacy and identity management in safeguarding information, yet many overlook the relationship between privacy, identity management and customer experience. This connection is becoming increasingly important as establishing and nurturing customer trust is essential for fostering repeat business, competitiveness and growth.
As regulatory and stakeholder expectations around sustainability continue to evolve on a near daily basis, Protiviti has created an online guide of frequently asked questions to help business leaders navigate this dynamic complexity. The FAQ Guide answers more than 80 commonly asked questions, from strategy and planning to data, governance and reporting.
CFOs should school CISOs on materiality evaluations and reporting to the board, while CISOs can help finance chiefs better understand recovery costs, remediation efforts, single versus aggregate breaches and the nature of compromised data. Partnering closely with their CISO is one of several actions CFOs should consider to strengthen their cybersecurity disclosures, preparedness and incident evaluation process.
In today’s virtual selling environment, revenue-aligned organisations must adopt a different mindset to drive successful sales transformations. Technology alone is not enough for successful digital transformation in sales; practical considerations and change reinforcement are crucial.
In a world where unpredictability has become the norm, organisations are constantly seeking innovative methods to ensure their teams are prepared for any crisis. Traditional training approaches fall short in simulating the complexity and unpredictability of real-world crises and are not tailored to the organisation. 
Content management involves the creation, organisation, storage and distribution of digital content within an organisation, ranging from documents and images to videos and web pages. One of the biggest problems businesses face with content management is the quantity of unstructured content, which is growing exponentially, making it incredibly hard to find good or accurate data.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365FO) is a comprehensive ERP solution that empowers businesses to optimise financial management and operational efficiency. With its integrated approach, powerful analytics, scalability and continuous innovation, it is a valuable asset for organisations striving to navigate today’s dynamic business landscape successfully. 
Finance leaders are actively prioritising practical AI use cases that deliver near- and long-term value. And the reason is simple: the benefits of deploying AI to strengthen specific activities are proving to be well worth the investment.
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