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SOX readiness boosts credibility for life sciences CFOs, streamlining IPOs, acquisitions, and investor confidence through strong financial controls.

Discover five ways internal audit helps tech firms manage risk, build resilience and unlock value for sustainable growth.

Enhance internal audit with external quality assessment. Boost credibility, align with IIA standards, and drive continuous improvement.

Learn how to align with the new Global Internal Audit Standard and enhance audit quality, risk insight, and strategic value in seven clear steps.

Rethink internal audit as a strategic tool to unlock value, manage risk and support business growth—beyond just compliance.

Key technology risk areas for internal auditors and technology risk functions to consider in 2024.

Businesses and organisations here have become a greater target for fraudulent activity by criminals looking to exploit the vast amounts of data that is created, shared and uploaded every second of the day. The challenge now is how to identify, monitor and manage that risk.

When designing a fit-for-purpose governance model, trust and transparency are the keys to success. Strong governance practices must permeate the culture of the organisation, and employees at all levels should play a role in a executing a lived governance model that helps the company thrive.

In August 2022, the Irish Government approved the Climate Action Framework (“the Framework”) for the commercial semi-State sector. Developed by the New Economy and Recovery Authority (NewERA) in collaboration with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications, the Framework applies to all commercial semi-State (CSS) companies.

For many businesses, the COVID-19 pandemic’s manifestation as a black-swan event highlighted the shortcomings of the organisation’s risk awareness and risk management ability. In 2023 and beyond, the need for a trusted Internal Audit business partner, with a truly enterprise-wide risk lens, has emerged as a must-have rather than an optional extra. Knowing yourself, and in particular knowing which areas pose the greatest risks to your organisation are critical in today’s business and regulatory environment.

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Business continuity has been considered a priority by many but also neglected by some. The COVID-19 pandemic presents a serious threat to people, businesses and economies across the world and it has taught us that having a robust Business Continuity Management program is key for survival during crisis.