Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Video June 14, 2022 Video | Finding Equilibrium in an Era of Heightened Regulation According to S&P, the combined current stock market value ($9.3 trillion) of the five tech titans (Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Facebook) is more than the value of the next 27 most valuable U.S. companies put together. With growth accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the demand for digital services comes greater power and increased concerns. How do tech companies strike the… Newsletter October 6, 2022 Private Equity Insights Q4 2022 We are approaching the last quarter of a challenging 2022, and as many of us dive into our strategy and business planning for 2023, the coming year looks to be more of the same. Inflationary trends, supply chain challenges, access to talent and skills, security and privacy issues, and working capital management are among the many challenges that private equity firms and their portfolio companies… Newsletter May 8, 2024 Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental… Whitepaper October 18, 2021 Internal Audit, Risk, Business & Technology Consulting 2022 Regulatory Hot Topics: Considerations for Internal Audit Expectations are that the financial services industry will experience a more challenging regulatory environment under the Biden administration than under the former administration[1]. Those who have been tapped to lead the various regulatory agencies – and even those thought to be in contention for key agency roles – have signaled their supervisory priorities, many of which align with key… Podcast March 13, 2024 Podcast ǀ Decoding CMMC Compliance for Government Contractor Data In this special edition of the Protiviti Legal Perspectives podcast series, we delve into the complexities of new data protection and cybersecurity government regulations in the defense industry with Alexander W. Major, Partner, McCarter & English and Perry Keating, President of Protiviti Government Services. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) was recently promulgated,… Newsletter August 15, 2022 Improving Board Performance in Disruptive Times The 2020s are well on their way to earning the ominous label of a troubling, disruptive decade, but there remain viable opportunities amid the challenges. What is the board’s role in preparing the organization for “show-stopping” and potentially existential risks? The Story: A global board survey conducted by McKinsey of approximately 1,500 corporate directors found that directors “are not… Client Story April 28, 2022 Software firm's focus on accessibility improves user experience for all Web application accessibility is critical to the ongoing success of any digital application. In fact, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) includes digital assets in its definition of “public places of accommodation” that should adhere to accessibility standards. Jamf, a global software company based in Minneapolis, Minn., produces applications to manage Apple devices and services and has a… Newsletter April 9, 2021 Board Effectiveness: The Fed’s Guidance Speaks to Resiliency On February 26, 2021, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB) in the United States issued expectations for boards of large financial institutions as a standard for its regulators when they assess board effectiveness. The guidance applies to all domestic bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies with total consolidated assets of $100 billion or more, with… Client Story June 25, 2019 Leading HVAC manufacturer deploys artificial intelligence to meet new lease accounting rules FASB’s new lease accounting guidance (ASC Topic 842), issued on February 25, 2016, requires organizations to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclose key information on lease transactions. For most companies with leased assets, the change significantly affects financial reporting. Companies must obtain key information through lease abstraction and populate a data… Whitepaper July 14, 2021 Enterprise Thinking: Planning the Deployment of Microsoft 365 to Ensure Investment The Microsoft 365 platform transforms how every member of an organization chats, emails, shares files and performs the essential tasks inherent to all corporate roles. A comprehensive approach to Microsoft 365 deployment planning will ensure the efficiency, cost saving and employee satisfaction that the Microsoft 365 investment has the potential to deliver. Widely available… Load More