All Surveys & Benchmarking articles – Page 42
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ArticleSurvey says you’re likely shopping for new compliance technology
Here’s what we know: You have a mandate to upgrade your compliance technology, at least some budget to do it, and sky-high expectations for improved operational efficiency and robust data reporting. At least that’s what the results of our compliance technology survey tell us. Are we close?
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Tax functions need high-tech tools, KPMG outlook says
Tax departments need to tool up to be ready for the kinds of tax planning that will occur in the coming 12 months, especially under tax reform, survey says.
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Confidence in auditors tapers in 2018, poll says
Investor confidence in auditors and in capital markets in general fell in 2018, according to the annual poll by the Center for Audit Quality.
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Pay for outside corporate directors barely increased in 2017
Total pay for outside directors at the nation’s largest corporations increased by a mere 3 percent in 2017, driven by increases in cash and stock compensation, according to a new analysis by Willis Towers Watson.
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ResourceThe benefits and challenges of blockchain
Despite the nearly constant buzzing about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, their underlying technology framework, blockchain, is where the real excitement is, creating both risks and opportunities for companies.
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Key Considerations When Selecting GRC Software
When choosing a software to manage risk and compliance, choosing the right software is critical. The wrong software can lead to serious issues that can have lasting damage your company and reputation.
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SOX-related audit costs rise again in 2017, poll says
Half of the largest public companies saw SOX-related audit costs rise in 2017, driven by regulatory pressure, M&A activity, and new accounting rules.
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ArticleAs technology evolves, so do accounting and finance leaders
A new study from Robert Half and the Financial Executives Research Foundation reveals how evolving technology is rapidly enhancing the accounting and finance functions.
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Angst over lease accounting grows, new polls say
A pair of new poll results suggest anxiety is growing at public companies that have five months remaining until new lease accounting rules take effect.
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New index ranks countries by level of ‘compliance complexity’
Companies looking to expand their global footprint or invest for the first time in new, unfamiliar regions of the world may want to check out a new index that ranks countries by the complexity of their compliance requirements.
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CECL readiness spans the full spectrum, new poll shows
Banks appear all over the spectrum in terms of their readiness for CECL, with equal numbers implementing the new model or still in the early stages, a new poll says.
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Companies plan to automate internal controls, poll says
Companies are migrating toward automating their internal control over financial reporting, according to a recent survey by Financial Executives Research Foundation.
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ArticleManaging contracts in an evolving regulatory world
Knowing how to properly manage risk across the company’s entire contract portfolio is a critical part of maintaining compliance with contractual agreements and ensuring that contracts remain current and in line with regulatory requirements in the United States and abroad.
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Bank of England: EU not doing enough to combat Brexit risks to financial services
The Bank of England thinks the United Kingdom has made positive “progress” on handling the risks of disruption to financial services likely to be caused by Brexit, but adds there has been a lack of similar action from the European Union.
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SAB 74 disclosures still lag, PwC analysis shows
Investors are not getting much warning about assets and liabilities soon to hit corporate balance sheets as companies prepare to adopt new lease accounting rules.
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ArticleCompliance officers in Europe: You’re in demand and getting a raise
According to recent studies, there is a high demand in Europe for chief compliance officers, and companies are willing to pay big bucks for top talent.
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Best practices: Hiring a business sponsor for third-party relationships
A significant piece of the compliance regime is overseeing third-party business relationships, and the best way to keep them on track is to employ the business sponsor.
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ArticleBenchmark survey: Top compliance programs are data-driven
A new survey from Convercent and Compliance Week indicates that the top-performing compliance departments increasingly are starting to invest in technology solutions that support a data-driven program.
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ArticlePoll-apalooza: Let us help you benchmark your compliance program
We polled practitioners on 11 key topics in ethics and compliance at the recently concluded Compliance Week 2018 conference. Check out the results to help you benchmark your own programs.
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For leading compliance programs, it’s all about technology
Leading compliance programs more often use technology tools than do their peers, according to the results of PwC’s annual State of Compliance study. These include data analysis tools, dashboards, continuous monitoring, data warehousing, data extraction tools, and a GRC solution.