If you are looking for some added insight on the likelihood and impact of global risks as part of conducting your periodic risk assessment, a new tool from the World Economic Forum may provide some assistance. The organization, known for its annual conference in Davos, Switzerland, which concluded last week, recently Read More
Fraud and security risks, including cyber-crimes, hit an all-time high in 2017, according to a new report from risk advisory firm Kroll. The survey finds that experiences of fraud have become more pervasive. The proportion of executives who said their companies fell victim to at least one instance of fraud Read More
On Wednesday, November 29, 2017, United States Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein announced a new Justice Department FCPA Corporate Enforcement Policy. The policy is intended to improve upon and make permanent the FCPA Pilot Program, that was announced on April 5, 2016, to enable DOJ to efficiently identify and Read More
According to a new survey conducted by the National Association of Corporate Directors, board members say they are not getting enough information from corporate functions, including internal audit, on such issues as cyber-risk, corporate culture, and strategic risks. According to the survey, it was rare for a director to get Read More
As part of its current focus on non-GAAP measures, the SEC has questioned whether companies and audit committees have implemented appropriate controls regarding the disclosure of such measures. In response, Deloitte recently issued a report discussing the types of controls that could be established and provides high-level examples of control Read More
