Data show that terrorism risk around the world is rising. Organisations should be vigilant in scanning the horizon for threats and updating plans to address terror concerns.
Being the CFO at a fast-growing start-up can be addictive. David Lee, FCMA, CGMA, who left a British multinational conglomerate to work with tech start-ups nine years ago, explains why.
Top-performing companies in risk management are more likely to project revenue and profit growth, according to a PwC report that offers steps for organisations to better embed strategy into risk management practices.
Corporate boards’ scope of responsibilities continues to broaden, and directors’ confidence that they have what it takes to tackle the challenges is lagging.
The EY Center for Board Matters and the WomenCorporateDirectors Foundation list six change factors boards should focus on to help them address technological advances, geopolitical developments, and a changing workforce.
Risk management initiatives must evolve as an organisation’s risk exposures change. These days, all entities are taking a harder look at how they manage risk, according to an annual survey.
Exploitation of labour can be prevalent in any supply chain, in any type of business. And the risk increases wherever there is a low-paid, low-skill, high-turnover workforce.
Accountants should be leaders in enterprise risk management, by advising board members about top risks and by having plans in place to offset the effect of risks on an organisation.
Fraud in the procurement-to-pay process is very common and extremely difficult to detect. Here are seven steps small- and medium-size companies can take to identify it or prevent it from happening.
