Briefs and Insights

Oct 6, 2021

New Resources: ERM Tools & Techniques

The ERM Initiative interviews John Fraser, Rob Quail and Betty Simkins about the 2nd edition of Enterprise Risk Management: Today’s Leading Research and Best Practices for Tomorrow’s Executives.

Sep 28, 2021

Looking to Enhance Your Organization’s Resiliency? Check Out These Resources

Explore strategies to elevate operational resiliency and business continuity. Learn from thought leaders on supply chain vulnerabilities, third-party risks, and governance enhancements to future-proof your organization.

Sep 21, 2021

Is Your Company’s Knowledge Walking Out the Door with Your Retirees?

This article discusses how knowledge loss from employee attrition can be reduced through effective knowledge management and knowledge transfer practices.

Aug 31, 2021

Assessing Risks in Third Parties

In today's dynamic global market, many third-party risks are going undetected and hidden in supplier, distributor and partner relationships. External factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing attention among government regulators on corruption, sustainability and human rights, the need for companies to protect themselves against third-party threats and the resulting regulatory enforcement of illegal activity is paramount. LSEG's The Real Risks: Hidden Threats Within Third-Party Relationships, aims to provide organizations with guidance for identifying, assessing and managing third-party risk. We have summarized some of their key suggestions.

Aug 31, 2021

Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions and Building Resilience

Global supply chains are larger and more complex than ever. At the same time disruptions that affect supply chains have grown more frequent and severe, exposing vulnerabilities. Companies and policy makers are reconsidering how to assess, analyze and mitigate risk exposure to bolster supply chain resiliency to shocks like financial crises, terrorism, extreme weather and pandemics. McKinsey Global Institute's (MGI's) report, Risk, Resiliency, and Rebalancing in Global Value Chains, explores factors leading to global supply chain risk, financial implications of shocks and guidance for building supply chain resiliency. Check out this summary of the key findings.

May 6, 2021

Highlights From Spring 2021 ERM Roundtable Summit

Gain insights from the Spring 2021 ERM Roundtable Summit, covering virtual risk workshops, managing national risks, rising compliance expectations, emerging board expectations, and key findings from the State of Risk Oversight Report.

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. 

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.

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.