Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Client Story March 13, 2018 A procurement assessment helps aerospace company elevate awareness of third-party spend, saving millions When an eagle-eyed finance executive noticed that his aerospace company’s third-party spend on goods and services had soared, he sought outside experts to help rein it in. The subsequent comprehensive assessment by Protiviti revealed an opportunity for the procurement department to reduce that spending by 10 to 20 percent. Impressed with the precision of Protiviti’s spend diagnostic, the CFO… Newsletter August 16, 2021 The World Is a Zoo: Framing Risks in the Boardroom As disruption and the unexpected have become the norm in many industries, clarity is needed around framing the boardroom risk conversation. In 2009, in the wake of the great financial crisis, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) published a report on the board’s risk governance process, recommending five risk categories for boards to differentiate risks for discussion… Newsletter January 10, 2024 The Top Risks for 2024: Risk Priorities Are Shifting Conducted in partnership with the NC State ERM Initiative, our global survey of C-level executives and directors highlights the influence of economic headwinds, talent issues, emerging technologies, cyber threats and geopolitical events on the 2024 risk landscape. This issue of Board Perspectives discusses the 10 highest-rated risk themes noted in the survey to provide a context for understanding… Whitepaper December 7, 2020 Returning Internal Audit to 'Business as Usual' in a New World Eight Recommendations for Addressing the Impacts of COVID-19 on Financial Services Industry Audit Plans The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create untold havoc on individuals, businesses and economies throughout the world, with no clear end in sight. The financial services industry (FSI) has by no means been immune. An abundance of pandemic-related events, including the… Infographic July 10, 2023 Infographic | Webinar: What U.S. Companies Need to Know About the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) entered into force in January 2023 with the goal to increase transparency on sustainability information for investors and other stakeholders. This June, the detailed European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) will be officially released. They will require new, standardized and detailed sustainability reporting, by companies… Survey June 28, 2022 IT Audit Perspectives on Top Technology Risks Results of ISACA/Protiviti global survey reveal cybersecurity, privacy, data and regulatory compliance are top-of-mind concerns An uncertain global economy, volatile geopolitical developments, a persistent pandemic and an evolving catalog of technology risks have created mounting challenges for IT audit leaders and their functions. The results of the latest IT Audit Technology Risks Survey from… Blogs June 1, 2022 Agile Risk Management – Reinventing RCSAs Protiviti’s Agile Risk Management philosophy enables organizations to focus on growth, improve efficiency and become more effective in managing risk while providing greater value to business partners.Effective risk identification and assessment are integral to an organization’s success and improve strategic decision-making. Accurate and timely risk identification and assessment help to drive… Newsletter June 9, 2021 Reimagining the Future Workplace: Ask the Right Questions to Move Forward The future of a redesigned workstream looms large on the horizon. Strategic issues around returning remote workers to physical facilities, integrating new technologies into the business, acquiring and retaining the talent needed to execute digital strategies, and transitioning to a more agile workforce abound. As companies sharpen their focus on digital transformation initiatives and reimagine… Whitepaper December 14, 2020 Finance priorities in the covid era – technology, media & telecommunications Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) companies are entering the new year with wind in their sails, having weathered the ongoing era of lockdowns, quarantines and remote working better than many other companies. Thanks to a strong demand for digital services, collaboration tools and other technology infrastructure needed to support the shift in working and living habits, TMT companies… Podcast April 26, 2021 Podcast: Future of Compliance - Adapting to Technological Paces As costs for risk functions continue to increase, it is crucial to both reduce manual tasks and innovate processes through technological tools as well as an expanded skillset. In this episode of Protiviti’s Powerful Insight’s “Future of Compliance” podcast series, Protiviti Risk and Compliance Managing Director, Vicki Alexander speaks with Nishant Desai, the Chief Compliance Officer of… Load More