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Enterprise Risk Management Initiative

Tools and Templates

Aug 25, 2016

2016 The State of Risk Oversight Report: An Overview of Enterprise Risk Management Practices

Explore the 2016 State of Risk Oversight report by NC State’s ERM Initiative and the AICPA, offering insights from executives on the maturity of ERM practices across various industries.

May 25, 2016

The Bow-Tie Analysis: A Multipurpose ERM Tool

Bonnie V. Hancock, Executive Director of North Carolina State University's ERM Initiative, discusses The Bow-Tie Analysis, a multi-purpose ERM tool.

Nov 11, 2015

A Simpler Way to Assess Risks?

The vast majority of companies assess risks by evaluating both the likelihood that a risk event will occur and the impact of the risk event if it does occur. The actual ranking of risks is then determined by either calculating the product of likelihood x impact scores, or in some cases the sum of a risk's likelihood and impact scores. When using this methodology, the organization must develop rating scales for both likelihood and impact (and any other dimensions to be assessed, such as velocity or preparedness) as well as definitions for each point on the scales.

Jan 4, 2009

Risk Mis-Management

Explore how VaR models revolutionized risk measurement in finance, their appeal and limitations, and why firms must pair them with human judgment to navigate unpredictable risks effectively. Read more!

Oct 1, 2008

Using Six Sigma Techniques to Improve ERM Systems

Discover how Six Sigma methodologies can improve ERM processes, helping internal auditors address upside and downside risks while creating stakeholder value through data-driven solutions and risk management strategies.

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.

Oct 1, 2005

Turnbull Report

Explore the revised 2005 Turnbull Report from the UK's Financial Reporting Council, offering key guidance on internal control and risk management for directors under the Combined Code.