All Resources

Jan 5, 2021

Lessons from Fighting Wildfires & Pandemics

SDG&E's Mike Schneider discusses the value of proactive risk planning, investing in monitoring systems, and rethinking strategies to tackle ESG challenges amid wildfires and a global pandemic.

Jan 4, 2021

Improving Management Review Controls

Mark Beasley, Alan T. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of the Enterprise Risk Management Initiative in the Poole College of Management at NC State University, is the co-author (along with John Fogarty and Doug Prawitt) of a thought paper, Perspectives on Management Review Controls: Challenges and Solutions, released by the Center for Audit Quality.  This thought paper provides information and insight on issues surrounding the design, implementation, execution, and documentation of MRCs. 

Dec 9, 2020

Tools for Escalating Risk Issues to the C-Suite and Board

This thought paper, Tools for Escalating Risk Issues to the C-Suite and Board, by Marc Beasley and Jeff Lovern, provides a flexible tool/template to facilitate risk reporting to senior management and the board. Organizations are navigating a multitude of risks triggered by the ongoing pandemic and business leaders are also faced with numerous other significant events. These developments are rapidly presenting a web of challenges that need the immediate attention of C-Suite executives and boards.

Dec 9, 2020

Paul Sarbanes, Co-Sponsor of the Sarbanes Oxley Act, Dies: A Look Back to a Discussion With Him

Learn about the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, its impact on corporate governance and financial reporting, and insights from its co-authors shared during a 10th-anniversary discussion moderated by Mark Beasley.

Nov 13, 2020

Value of ERM: Board Risk Oversight Associated with Lower Taxes

Companies with engaged boards experience lower taxes and reduced regulatory risks. This research outlines three actions boards can take to enhance risk oversight and improve organizational outcomes.

Nov 2, 2020

Managing Cash Flows in an Uncertain World

The COVID-19 pandemic and global disruptions have strained cash flows for many organizations. Discover scenario planning techniques and tools to forecast and manage financial risks effectively.

Sep 24, 2020

BDO in the Boardroom Podcast Series: How Board Member Involvement Impacts Tax Risk – Nathan Goldman

Nathan Goldman, Ph.D., explores the intersection of board risk oversight and tax planning in a podcast, revealing findings from his research on governance and strategic tax practices.

Aug 13, 2020

Managing Risks During COVID-19 Key Insights

COVID-19 taught businesses the importance of holistic risk management. Learn ERM strategies to manage risks, support teams, and embrace new opportunities in the evolving “new normal.”

Jul 7, 2020

Getting Your Arms Around Risk Appetite

executives sometimes struggle to find ways to put their risk appetite into words so they can cascade that across the organization to business leaders who need it to make prudent business decisions. 

Jul 7, 2020

Board Risk Oversight Associated with Lower Tax Burden

Learn how board oversight enhances corporate tax planning, reducing tax uncertainty and risks. NC State research reveals the importance of strategic board involvement in ERM efforts.