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The Hidden Cost of Spreadsheet Dependency in Enterprise FP&A
Heavy reliance on spreadsheets in FP&A can create operational risk, control issues and inefficiencies as growing business complexity outpaces manual planning and reporting processes. Source: cfo.com
Standardization of Sustainability Reporting Improves, but Obstacles Remain
Sustainability reporting is becoming more standardized and widely assured, but regulatory uncertainty and differing global requirements continue to hinder full consistency. Source: journalofaccountancy.com
Governance Chairs Remain Under Pressure as Investor Scrutiny Rises Despite Rising Support for Directors, Research Shows
Governance chairs continue to face the highest investor scrutiny and lowest shareholder support, despite overall director approval remaining strong during the 2026 proxy season. Source: governance-intelligence.com
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IT Audit Update: Audit Committee Report
Strengthen IT oversight by helping audit committees focus on audit results, risk management and control improvements.
Disruption Risk Oversight Model
Equip your organization to manage disruption with strong risk oversight that builds resilience and adaptability in a changing market.
Process Accounts Receivable and Collections RCM
This document outlines the risks and controls common to the accounts receivables and collections process in a risk control matrix (RCM) format.
IT General Controls Audit Work Program
Download these IT audit work program samples and get best-practice steps for evaluating your organization’s IT general controls environment.
Self-Assessment Best Practices
Our latest blog post defines self-assessment and offers premium content on self-assessment best practices, policies and procedures.
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KnowledgeLeader’s Top 10 Pages: July 2026
Review KnowledgeLeader’s 10 most-viewed resources in July, featuring notable trends in audit, risk management and artificial intelligence.