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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

ERM Initiative Staff

Dec 1, 2007

Audit Committee Involvement in Risk Oversight

Explore how audit committees are adapting to new ERM oversight responsibilities, as boards push for a top-down view of risks in this AICPA article covering the evolving role of risk governance.

Nov 15, 2007

Standard & Poor’s Releases a Request for Comment on ERM

S&P’s 2007 proposal to include ERM practices in credit ratings emphasizes the importance of assessing risk management culture, governance, and strategic risk preparation for a comprehensive business profile.

Nov 7, 2007

Tackling Risk Appetite

MasterCard’s Spencer Schwartz shares insights on defining risk appetite at the 2007 ERM Roundtable. Discover MasterCard’s step-by-step process, from assessing risks to simulating outcomes and aligning risk with business performance metrics.

Oct 1, 2007

The Global CFO Study 2008: Balancing Risk and Performance within an Integrated Finance Organization

Learn how CFOs can drive better risk management and integration within organizations through the concept of Integrated Finance Organizations, addressing strategic risks and improving enterprise resilience.

Sep 1, 2007

ERM in Higher Education

This document provides guidance for the embrace of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in Higher Education. While this is not a step-by-step guide on how to implement ERM at any specific institution, it does provide a good overview of the ERM process, where to begin, and best resources available for structuring and implementing an ERM framework. The document also summarizes examples of ERM at several institutions of higher learning.

Jun 19, 2007

Risk of Piling ERM on Audit Committee

Audit committees face growing pressure as risk overseers, juggling financial reporting and broader risk management. Learn how they can stay effective under the weight of these evolving responsibilities. Read more here.

Jun 1, 2007

Risk Language

Internal Auditor published an article titled, The Language of Risk, which stresses the need for a clear risk language throughout all organizations. By using a common language, different levels of a business can communicate more effectively. Without a common risk language, lots of time can be wasted in clarifying risk issues that are miscommunicated

May 1, 2007

Tools and Techniques for Enterprise Risk Management Execution

The Institute of Management Accountants has issued a new document that summarizes tools and techniques used by businesses that have effectively implemented an ERM program. After identifying risks, businesses should focus on risk drivers and utilizing the vast number of tools currently available for managing risks. Also, the importance of an enterprise-wide approach should be considered when organizations become trapped into managing risks reactively or by use of the silo method. This document contains numerous practical tools and templates that can be adapted for a variety of organizational settings.

Apr 27, 2007

Risk Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Explore the SEC’s approach to risk management, including the role of the Office of Risk Analysis, which focuses on reducing risk management constraints and assisting SEC divisions in risk identification and mitigation efforts.

Apr 1, 2007

Integrating SOX and ERM- Truths and Myths

For most organizations, the efforts being made to meet compliance regulations are not tied to current ERM processes. Procedures should be put in place to integrate compliance functionality into existing risk management plans.