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Oct 1, 2011

Audit Committees Concerns About IT Risks

KPMG’s 2011 survey shows audit committees prioritizing IT risks, including cybersecurity and compliance. Respondents express concerns over the quality of information received and call for more frequent input from CIOs.

Oct 1, 2011

Audit Committees Call for Better Risk Management

KPMG's survey of audit committee members highlights concerns around IT risks, operational risks, and crisis planning, emphasizing the need for better information and input from CROs and CIOs.

Dec 21, 2010

2010 Report on ERM

Discover the state of enterprise-wide risk oversight in organizations based on a survey of 460 senior executives. The report uncovers the immaturity of ERM processes, dissatisfaction with risk reporting, and the influence of COSO's ERM framework. Explore key findings and insights into improving risk management practices.

Sep 1, 2010

Global ERM Ahead of the Curve

This survey by AICPA, CIMA, and NC State ERM Initiative examines risk oversight maturity in U.S. and global organizations, noting gaps in leadership, training, and ERM processes while emphasizing the growing need for improved risk management.

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

Report on the Current State of Enterprise Risk Oversight: 2nd Edition

Explore how the focus on board oversight of risk management continues to evolve, with new regulatory requirements and insights from 2010 Report on Enterprise Risk Oversight. Discover key trends in ERM adoption and risk committee responsibilities.

Jul 1, 2009

Getting Executive Compensation Right

Explore critiques of executive compensation systems and discover practical governance fixes for aligning CEO pay with long-term performance, shareholder interests, and risk management. Learn how boards and shareholders can take action.