Improving Capital Investment Decision Making
Writing in the June issue of Accountancy Ireland Gene Boyd identified some common deficiencies in capital investment processes.1 Here, he explains how organisations can set about addressing those...
View ArticleUnstructured Data: How to implement an early warning system for hidden risks
By Christopher S. Beach, CPA/CFF, CGMA, And William R. Schiefelbein, J.D Managing the devil you know is difficult enough. But in risk management, it’s the devil you don’t know that can spring chaos on...
View ArticleThe Politics of Audit Pricing
By Zowie Murray CA Can audits be more profitable while achieving quality? The answer to the question posed here – whether audits can be more profitable while achieving quality – is a resounding “yes”....
View ArticleNot-for-profits Delve into Risk Management
By Jack Hagel Many not-for-profits lack the resources to implement a holistic approach to risk across the enterprise. So it’s no surprise that they often lag behind public companies in implementing...
View ArticleWhat to expect from the forthcoming Insurance Contracts standard
After 20 years in the making, we are seeing heightened anticipation for the forthcoming Insurance Contracts standard. What does the new standard mean for us? This article outlines the background of the...
View ArticleMaking Hong Kong the super-connector
China’s Belt and Road initiative is heavy on mega-projects, but Hong Kong is positioned to provide vital “soft” infrastructure such as corporate, financial, accounting and legal services as well as...
View ArticleEnsuring the independence and effectiveness of internal audit
What actions in an internal audit can accountants take to demonstrate independence if their responsibility as the third line of defence becomes blurred with the first or second line? The Chartered...
View Article5 steps to prevent complex inventory frauds
By Cecilia Locati, FCMA, CGMA Fraudsters are becoming increasingly creative. Here’s how SMEs in the manufacturing sector can guard against losses. When we think about inventory theft, we often think of...
View ArticleThe CFO as a chief risk manager
By Paul L. Walker, CPA, Ph.D., and Mark L. Frigo, CPA, CGMA, Ph.D. Disruption is driving risks for every organisation. CFOs can play a critical role in helping organisations proactively manage them and...
View ArticleHow to manage third-party relationships
By Wendy Chang The Associate Director at Deloitte Risk Advisory looks at ways to effectively monitor third-party risks. Today, companies rarely go to market alone. Corporate success is increasingly...
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