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 Blog November 20, 2023 What the SEC’s SolarWinds Charges Mean for CFOs and Their Peers — 8 Steps to Forge a Chain of Accountability The SEC’s disclosure-related charges against software company SolarWinds and its CISO are a game-changer. Why it matters: The enforcement action signals that the SEC espouses a broader view of accountability, one that extends beyond the certifying officers — namely, the CEO and CFO — to the rest of the C-suite and other senior leaders possessing and providing information and insights affecting… Solution and Industry Sustainable Operations Commitment to sustainability is more than a project. It requires a cultural shift, transformation of core processes and introduction of key measures that support a circular economy. As customer demands and regulations evolve, we enable our clients to identify and address the sustainability risks across their supply chain and operational footprint.Protiviti’s Sustainable Operations Consulting… Blog January 12, 2018 The Current State of Internal Audit Data Analytics The explosion in the use of digital channels and the data they produce have caused a corresponding rise in the use of data analytics by the risk management and internal audit functions within financial services firms seeking to streamline their processes to gain efficiency and adopt a more agile approach to risk management. The internal audit function has been using data analytics for some time… Blog October 2, 2024 AI Can Revolutionize Manufacturing Efficiency Adapting new technologies to manufacturing applications and processes is often a challenge – and, particularly with AI, there is no easy button to push. Yes, but: The benefits of AI are undeniable. Manufacturers continue to find new AI use cases to improve efficiency and customer service, as well as reduce costs. By the numbers: According to Protiviti’s latest global survey of CFOs and finance… Blog August 18, 2022 How Next-Generation Leaders Are Transforming Internal Audit Internal audit departments have faced unprecedented levels of disruption over the past couple of years. Changes in workplace culture, the increasing use of digital technology and data analytics, an evolving risk landscape, and a growing war for talent are putting increased strain on audit functions and the broader organizations they are part of. Internal audit professionals have always strived… Blog February 5, 2014 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2014 One of the first questions an organization seeks to answer in risk management is, “What are our most critical risks?” To provide perspectives about the nature of potential risks in 2014, I am pleased to report that Protiviti and North Carolina State University’s ERM Initiative have partnered for the second consecutive year to poll more than 370 board members and C-suite executives regarding their… Survey January 27, 2022 2022 and 2031 Financial Services Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Financial institutions demonstrate resiliency in responding to COVID and start to look forward out to the horizonOur survey results for 2021 reflected a financial services industry that was still consumed with responding to the most significant global pandemic in the past 100 years. Many of the areas of focus highlighted in last year’s survey involved short-term operational challenges, including… Blog December 18, 2018 Legacy Core Systems Outlook: Advancing Technologies Are Hastening the Necessity to Modernize Three years ago, when Protiviti began detailing why financial institutions should modernize their core systems, technological advances changing the way customers interacted with their financial providers were just starting to emerge. Today, these technologies, such as cloud computing and application programming interfaces (APIs) - software intermediaries that allow applications to talk to one… Whitepaper April 2, 2024 Enabling Enterprise AI Adoption Through Next-Generation Governance Artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly important in the enterprise, thanks in part to the rise of generative AI (GenAI). While not a new technology or concept, AI (including machine learning) holds tremendous promise to transform various business functions and activities worldwide — from accounting and finance to cybersecurity, customer experience and more. In boardrooms and C-suite… Leadership Chris Payne Chris is a Managing Director and serves as Protiviti’s Global Innovation Leader for the Internal Audit & Financial Advisory practice. He has over 21 years of advisory experience, helping clients identify and manage risk and capitalizing on opportunity to optimize enterprise value. His client base includes a wide range of company profiles, ranging from large public and multinational… Load More