Head of Global Compliance Advisers Corp., James Bone

James Bone has more than 29 years of experience in the auditing and risk-management fields. In the course of his career, he has worked for Frito-Lay, Abbott Labs, Stuart-James Investment Bankers, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner Smith, and Fidelity Investments. Bone is now an independent consultant and head of Global Compliance Advisers Corp., and is a regular contributor to Compliance Week.

Riding the Dodd-Frank Roller Coaster: An IT Perspective

James Bone August 02, 2011

There have been many twists in the road along the way to implementing the Dodd-Frank Act. Delays, Congressional funding hurdles, and most recently litigation, have added to the uncertainty and second-guessing that are already a part of complying with such comprehensive legislation. Inside, Columnist James Bone provides some imperatives for IT professionals to keep pace with the changes.

Preparing the IT Department for Dodd-Frank

James Bone February 01, 2011

The Dodd-Frank Act puts a host of new hurdles in front of Corporate America. To avoid falling, says Compliance Week columnist James Bone, companies will need to transform their IT and data management systems. Inside, he provides steps for assembling a plan to address the technology requirements of the legislation.

Managing the Risks of IT Project Failure

James Bone June 29, 2010

Every year, companies invest millions of dollars on large-scale IT projects that are technically correct, yet still fail to deliver promised results. Sometimes these large projects fail because nobody could clearly articulate what a successful outcome would look like in the first place. Without doubt, IT auditors and risk managers need a better approach that improves the odds of success with large or complex systems projects.

Where Good Risk Management IT Systems Come From

James Bone April 13, 2010

In case you’ve been living under a rock the last few quarters, here’s a quick update: all the hip, in-the-know business leaders are focusing these days on how to understand and manage risks more effectively.

Updating PCI Compliance to Thwart Breaches

James Bone February 02, 2010

Breaches of consumers’ personal information are quickly becoming one of the biggest operational risks facing any business conducting electronic commerce. How big? The Federal Trade Commission estimates that breaches of “PCI” hit 9 million Americans and cost about $52 billion—annually.

Finding GRC Software to Suit Your Needs

James Bone December 01, 2009

The popularity and proliferation of governance, risk, and compliance systems has grown over the years as regulatory requirements have become more complex. So it’s little wonder that IT, risk, and compliance professionals have sought ways to make their lives less complex.

Developing a Matrix for Cloud-Computing Compliance

James Bone August 04, 2009

If you spend any time eavesdropping on your CIO’s conversations these days, you’re likely to hear him or her talk about “virtualization.”

Managing IT Controls for SOX Compliance

James Bone June 02, 2009

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act is considered by many to be the road to redemption for the past sins of Enron, WorldCom, and other corporate players who subverted the rules of business by using financial engineering to inflate the performance of their businesses. Advocates for SOX consider this legislation an approach to ensure corporate responsibility for financial reports. Others call it over-regulation at its best.

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