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 October 27, 2021 Performance Over Presence: Rethinking the Post-Pandemic Office CFOs play a central role in rethinking the post-pandemic office — not just for the finance team but also for the entire organization. Their financial expertise and acumen can help clarify a fundamental evaluation of the value of physical office locations. This type of comprehensive analysis is important to keep in mind as many organizations consider making permanent the hybrid working models that… Blog July 1, 2019 Emerging Companies and Innovation for the Back Office In the throes of rapid growth, it isn’t always easy to see how the wrong choice of a labor model can put a young business at risk. Startups sometimes take an old-school approach to building the back-office team themselves, resulting in an inflexible and sometimes inadequately skilled staff that could limit the new business’ growth. On the other end of the spectrum, it may be tempting for the… Blog August 18, 2017 An Involved and Agile IT Audit Function Is Key to Cybersecurity Reports of corporate cybersecurity breaches in the news are becoming as routine as the weather report, and the global risk stemming from these threats has never been higher. In fact, there are growing and credible concerns that malicious hacking groups have begun a cyber war against companies. In the midst of this hostile cybercrime climate, the IT audit function has become critical to ensuring… Blog July 3, 2019 Programs, Policies, Principles and People Can Move “Ethical AI” From a Nebulous Concept to a Meaningful Practice Competitive pressures and the inherent desire to disrupt markets through innovation have technology companies moving fast to invest in advanced artificial intelligence (AI). As they do, many of these businesses — industry giants and startups alike — are racing to embrace “ethical AI.” They are acknowledging a need to demonstrate to their stakeholders and the general public that they view… Solution and Industry Private Equity At Protiviti, we empower Private Equity firms to unlock the full potential of their investments by offering specialized consulting services tailored to their unique needs. Our approach balances robust EBITDA growth with stringent controls and compliance, ensuring each portfolio company aligns perfectly with its deal thesis. Here’s how we can help:AI/Automation: Harness cutting-edge artificial… Blog January 19, 2024 SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs — The Experts Weigh In What happened: On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved for the first time the trading of funds containing Bitcoin on U.S. stock exchanges. Why it matters: This is a win for cryptocurrency in the U.S. and a watershed decision by the financial regulator. The move is expected to boost confidence in cryptocurrencies and help crypto’s bid to join mainstream financial… Blog October 31, 2018 Building Bot Boundaries: RPA Controls in SOX Systems There is often a tendency in RPA implementations to automate as much as possible, focusing more on the value the technology can deliver and less on what are the right things to automate or what risks may be introduced or increased in the process. This is the natural tension that exists between the pursuit of innovation and the need for controls. As seasoned business leaders know, innovation… Blog August 3, 2021 5 Strategies to Help Internal Audit Functions Accelerate Their Next-Generation Transformation Pandemic-related disruption drove most internal audit functions to rethink their audit plan and approach. On the positive side, the need to pivot frequently has allowed auditors to engage and support the business in new ways. And, according to results from Protiviti’s global 2021 Next-Generation Internal Audit Survey, nearly two-thirds (66%) of internal audit departments have increased their… Blog May 18, 2018 Time for Technology Companies to Commit to Women in Leadership Roles In the digital age, technology companies face relentless pressure to innovate before they are out-innovated or wholly disrupted. But many tech firms, by not making a concerted effort to assemble diverse leadership — including recruiting more women for senior executive and board roles — are undermining their ability to compete. They are also risking their long-term survival. That includes both… Blog August 13, 2021 It’s Time To Update Your Forecasting With a Next-Generation Mindset More CFOs are coming to recognize that as post-pandemic volatility mounts, leveraging opportunities to employ next-generation forecasting approaches has become the X factor that is elevating high-performing finance groups, and leading companies, above the pack. Next-generation capability differs from traditional forecasting in fundamental ways. With a traditional approach, the finance team… Load More
