Insight Search Search Submit Sort by: Relevance Date Search Sort by RelevanceDate Order AscDesc Newsletter May 8, 2024 Sharpening the Board’s Focus on M&A Due Diligence Whether an acquisition is a stand-alone, complementary entity or an integration, the due diligence process is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the higher cost of funding and the impact of failed transactions. Boards should expect a more aggressive focus on due diligence.How has the due diligence process changed in recent years? For sure, the complexity of certain topics, such as environmental… Newsletter November 29, 2023 Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider As they self-assess their performance periodically, audit committees may find useful the illustrative questions we have made available in our Assessment Questions for Audit Committees to Consider. Committee members should periodically assess the committee’s composition, charter and agenda focus in view of the company’s industry, circumstances, risks, financial reporting issues and current… Newsletter August 10, 2023 Is Your Board Technology-Engaged? With technology clearly a material driver of change, boards of larger companies are trending toward a more strategic focus on technology. Should your board be a part of that trend?Why it matters: The board community has been acknowledging the speed of disruptive innovation, largely driven by emerging technologies.Yes, but: There are also considerations pertaining to speed-to-market, technical… Newsletter April 8, 2024 A Call to Action for Boards The inaugural Global Board Governance Survey conducted by Protiviti, BoardProspects and Broadridge — a study believed to be the first of its kind — summarises the views of more than 1,000 directors and C-suite executives worldwide on the role and effectiveness of the board. It provides insights regarding the board’s priorities and performance as well as the differing perspectives of directors and… Whitepaper November 4, 2020 Analytics in the World of Healthcare - A Survey Report The Growing Importance of Data and Analytics in Healthcare We conducted a survey across healthcare organisations in the GCC and India region, focusing on themes around Digital Maturity, Data and Analytics Adoption, Analytics Applications, and use-cases across the enterprise. Inputs and responses were sought from industry leaders and C-Suite executives along with the regulators, healthcare… Whitepaper July 6, 2023 Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 The landscape of data privacy in India is experiencing a significant shift due to the increasing prevalence and accessibility of digital technology. The advent of cloud computing, mobile devices, and digital technologies has brought forth both new opportunities and challenges in safeguarding data.In this whitepaper, we delve into the major privacy concerns that arise in various sectors, including… Flash Report July 31, 2023 SEC Cybersecurity Disclosure Enhancements: Efforts to Boost Investor Confidence On 26 July 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments1 to its rules on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incident reporting by public companies subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC’s view is that cybersecurity threats and incidents pose an ongoing risk to public companies, investors and market… Survey March 28, 2022 Business Resilience Barometer 2022 Survey results from Financial and Non-Financial Services Organizations To better understand how organizations are focusing on their critical businesses in the rapidly changing scenario, managing risks emanating from this pandemic and the safeguards/ alternate measures they are adopting to move on a growth path, we conducted the second edition of the Business Resilience Barometer Survey this year… Whitepaper April 17, 2024 Internal Audit’s Role in Supporting Sustainability Reporting Environmental, social and governance (ESG) guidance, stakeholder demands and regulatory mandates are evolving and becoming more specific, and the time of taking a “soft approach” to sustainability reporting has passed. As the need to provide, or prepare to provide, limited and/or reasonable assurance in sustainability reporting grows, internal audit’s role in the reporting process becomes obvious… Whitepaper April 3, 2024 Boost Financial Performance: Automation & Emerging Tech in Account Reconciliation Accurate financial information is the backbone of good business decisions. Considering economic volatility and changing strategic priorities, executives need timely access to reliable financial data. The financial close process is the basis of financial transparency, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of individual company’s figures so that they can be handed over to the group for consolidation… Load More