Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter December 12, 2021 Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider (Offered in Conjunction With Protiviti’s The Bulletin, “Setting the 2022 Audit Committee Agenda”) As they self-assesses their performance periodically, audit committees may find useful the illustrative questions we have made available in our Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider. Committee members should periodically assess the committee’s composition, charter and agenda… Blogs June 13, 2025 How Microsoft Copilot Can Supercharge Internal Audit These days, it’s easy to get caught up in the routine of risk assessments, planning, fieldwork, and reporting during the audit lifecycle. Microsoft’s Copilot for M365 is changing the game for internal audit teams across Australia. By automating repetitive tasks, enhancing analysis, and simplifying documentation, Copilot not only saves time but also helps organisations uncover deeper insights and… Newsletter May 6, 2025 Private Equity Insights Q2 2025 In this issue of Private Equity Insights, we begin by sharing insights from Protiviti’s Private Equity Top Risks Survey Brief. Economic concerns, such as inflationary pressures and slower growth, are causing some private equity firms to focus more on enhancing portfolio company value and efficiency. Next, we continue the focus on key economic issues with a Protiviti Powerful Insights podcast on… Blogs November 21, 2022 Building a Resilient Legal Department by Rich Cohen, Managing Director and Fractional In-house Counsel Today’s societal, investor and regulator expectations and the exponential advancement of data and technology are creating significant pressures, demands and opportunities for General Counsel (GC) and their legal departments. Increasingly, they are being called upon to do more, expanding their focus to areas that… Blogs August 8, 2022 ESG Journey Just Beginning, but Leaders Have a Clear Competitive Advantage As companies come under growing pressure to make measurable, reportable (and reported) progress on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, there is increased demand on business leaders to implement effective sustainability practices that resonate with customers, partners and employees. Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies have not been immune to the pressure.… Newsletter October 17, 2023 Freedom to Fail: Risk Appetite for Innovation The manner that failure is embraced instead of feared in a business can improve the way the company evolves and responds to new market opportunities. Whitepaper October 13, 2021 Security, Data, Analytics and ESG Top 2021 Priorities for TMT Finance Leaders Corporate finance teams in technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) are embracing new operating models, strategies and technologies in response to the escalated business risk and regulatory environment, as well as shifting expectations of both internal and external customers. Across the industry, teams continue to increase their focus on top priorities identified at the height of the… Newsletter July 4, 2022 Private Equity Insights: PE Challenges with ESG, Future of Work, and Cybersecurity As we head into the second half of 2022, it’s a volatile business climate in private equity. Inflation is on the rise, fueled by strong consumer demand. The labor market has stayed hot and unemployment levels low, with the gap between job openings and available candidates in the millions. PE deal activity and exits have slowed but they remain above longer-term trends. That said, public listings… Client Story July 19, 2024 Pacific Life Leverages Trust and Strong Partnerships to Achieve HR Transformation Discover how Pacific Life transformed their HR strategies, highlighting the pivotal role Protiviti played in driving success through trust and strategic partnership. Blogs June 27, 2025 The Rising Importance of Data Minimisation in the Telecoms Industry Data is the lifeblood of the telecom industry. With the advent and proliferation of 5G, AI, IoT, and other transformative technologies, telecom companies manage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. While this data is essential for delivering seamless customer experiences and driving innovation, it also brings significant risks. Load More