Financial Risk

Aug 1, 2011

The CFOs Relationship with the Audit Committee for Effective Risk Management

Learn five key practices for strengthening the CFO-audit committee relationship, emphasizing their critical role in risk oversight, financial governance, and strategic alignment for effective corporate governance.

Feb 1, 2011

A Survey of Global Risk Management in a Changing Environment

Explore key industry trends in risk management as financial institutions adapt to a dynamic environment post-global financial crisis. This report, based on a Deloitte survey, discusses enhancements in risk governance, increased ERM adoption, and the evolving regulatory landscape. Key topics include Basel II impacts and the management of liquidity risk.

Jan 3, 2011

Impact of Risk Management Failures on the Financial Crisis

A report released by The Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission presents findings and conclusions related to the causes of the 2008-2010 financial and economic crisis in the United States. Failures of corporate governance and risk management at many systemically important financial institutions are among key causes of the crisis, as concluded by the Commission.

Jan 3, 2011

Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education

Explore how universities can strengthen risk oversight to address challenges from economic volatility, shifting strategies, and emerging risks in higher education governance.

Sep 30, 2010

Risk Management: Strengthening A Valuable Asset

Grant Thornton UK’s survey shows many organizations were unprepared for the 2008 recession, urging stronger risk management practices, strategic risk assessments, and clear risk appetite frameworks. Download the full report here.

Jun 1, 2010

Global Risk Technology Survey

Discover findings from Aon’s 2009 global survey on risk management technology, highlighting its benefits, challenges, and impact on reducing the total cost of risk (TOCR) and driving strategy changes.

May 3, 2010

Organizations are Currently Focusing on Strategy and Growth, While Audit Committees Focus on Risks

KPMG's Spring 2010 Audit Committee Roundtables spotlighted critical steps for boards and committees to manage risks tied to growth strategies, focusing on financial disclosures, tax risks, and internal controls.

May 3, 2010

COSO Fraud Study 2010

The Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (commonly known as COSO) has released the study, Fraudulent Financial Reporting: 1998-2007, An Analysis of U.S. Public Companies, that examines financial statement fraud allegations investigated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over a ten-year period. The study provides an in-depth analysis of the nature, extent, and characteristics of accounting frauds and provides helpful insights regarding new and ongoing issues that need to be addressed. The study examines nearly 350 alleged accounting fraud cases investigated by the SEC during the period, 1998-2007. Mark Beasley, Deloitte Professor of Enterprise Risk Management at NC State is one of the study's co-authors.

Feb 1, 2010

Global Risks

The 2010 Global Risk Report examines interconnected risks, including fiscal crises and chronic diseases, and emphasizes systemic approaches to address creeping global risks and governance gaps.

Feb 1, 2010

Roadmap for Compensation Risk Assessment: Consequences – Unintended or Not

Discover strategies to align compensation with risk management and corporate performance. Explore SEC disclosure requirements, risk assessments, and steps for effective compensation governance.