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April 22nd, 2024
Checklists & Questionnaires
System Implementation Process Questionnaire
Audit Reports
Back-Office Process Optimization Report
Policies & Procedures
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy
Audit Programs
Security Management Audit Work Program
Policies & Procedures
Licenses and Royalties Policy
Audit Programs
Product Lifecycle Risk Audit Work Program
Checklists & Questionnaires
System Implementation Process Questionnaire
Audit Reports
Back-Office Process Optimization Report
Policies & Procedures
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Policy
Audit Programs
Security Management Audit Work Program
Policies & Procedures
Licenses and Royalties Policy
Audit Programs
Product Lifecycle Risk Audit Work Program
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Five Considerations for Finance Leaders After Recent Banking Market Disruption
Here’s how CFOs of non-banks can address questions and expectations of boards, senior leaders and other stewards of capital. Source: blog.protiviti.com
Identifying and Analyzing the Risks of "Risk-Free" Securities
A thorough financial analysis and risk assessment of debt security assets and bank equity values shows the threat of bank failures was in plain sight. Source: journalofaccountancy.com
66% of Boards Indifferent or Uninterested in Finance GenAI Adoption: Report
Boards of directors are more likely to push for GenAI implementation in areas outside finance, according to Deloitte. Source: cfo.com
Accounting Research Manager™
Weekly accounting update summaries are provided courtesy of Accounting Research Manager.
Outsourcing/Co-sourcing/Shared Services
Outsourcing/co-sourcing/shared services was a big trending search topic over the past week.
Community Relations Capability Maturity Model (CMM)
This capability maturity model can be used to measure the maturity of an organization’s community relations process and to assist its progress from the initial/ad-hoc state toward the optimized state.
Entity-Level Controls: The Importance of Setting the Tone
This blog post explains the importance of entity-level controls and explores the COSO Framework.
The Art and Science of Communication (KLplus CPE Course)
In this course, you’ll learn about the art and science of communication. You’ll also explore techniques for connecting with your audience and building trust with them.
THIS WEEK'S TOP 5
System Implementation Process Questionnaire
The questions included in this tool can be applied to the implementation of new systems or major upgrades.
Security Management Audit Work Program
Use the steps included in this sample work program to conduct an efficient security management audit.
Accounts Payable RCM
This document outlines risks and controls common to the "accounts payable" process in a risk control matrix (RCM) format.
Director of Internal Audit Job Description
Looking for a director of internal audit? These two samples outline the responsibilities, key selection criteria and general information for the internal audit director position.
Internal Audit Engagement Memo
This internal audit engagement memo informs an auditee of an upcoming audit and includes the objectives of the audit, proposed timetable and audit team members.
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Upcoming Webinars
A New Social Contract: Cultivating 'Government for Good' in a Rapidly Changing World
May 09, 2024
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April 25, 2024
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New Blog Post
Topic Spotlight: Cost Management
Explore how cost management involves all aspects of planning and controlling a budget with the tools linked in this blog post.