Future ERM Models and Frameworks
When looking forward to future models and frameworks of Enterprise Risk Management, it is worth looking back, to see what they looked like originally, and make comparisons. For instance, the COSO ERM framework introduced in 2004 was an industrial and attempted professional measure to help organisations identify, understand and prioritise
COSO Internal Control, The Basics
COSO is the acronym of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, originally established in 1985 to combat corporate fraud, led by James Treadway Jr. The Committee comprised of special-interest organisations in the accounting and auditing industry, including the American Accounting Association; Financial Executives International; the Institute of
Is Your Business Continuity And Response Plan Enough To Keep You Covered
If your answer is Yes, then you’re probably in a minority. Many firms have realised, to their detriment, how woefully unprepared they were in keeping the business running in the face of the pandemic. Most businesses took a hit, and many have shuttered permanently. Others are still struggling, holding on
ORM and Organisational Prosperity, Is there a Link
All organisations want to be successful, or at least do well enough to satisfy their shareholders, and keep their various stakeholder groups happy. They also want this prosperity to be continuous, and, ideally, to increase over time. But there is one barrier that must be considered, inherent in all business
Top Global Enterprise Risks and Opportunities for 2022
All organisations want to be successful, or at least do well enough to satisfy their shareholders, and keep their various stakeholder groups happy. They also want this prosperity to be continuous, and, ideally, to increase over time. But there is one barrier that must be considered, inherent in all business
Is There A Link Between ORM and Organisational Prosperity
Operational risk is something all organisations have to deal with. It is inherent in all business activities, and can include fraud, physical damage, business disruption, transaction failures, legal and regulatory breaches, employee health and safety hazards. If not carefully managed and monitored, it may result in financial losses for the
What Can You Expect from Future ERM Models and Frameworks
What is Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and what are organisations looking for, when they implement it? ERM may be described as methods of risk management that are applied to identify and mitigate risks faced by the entity (or enterprise). By applying the principles of ERM and its tools, users hope
The Fundamentals of COSO Internal Control
According to COSO, internal control is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance of the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; reliability of financial reporting; and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. These relate to the business’s objectives, performance, profitability and resources; its financial health; and its compliance with the laws
Are You Confident With Your Business Continuity And Response Plan
Properly applied, a business continuity plan does more than keep the firm running in the event of a crisis. Business continuity planning is actually a proactive business process that helps an organisation identify its challenges, weaknesses and threats leading to operational disruptions. Mitigative measures can then be worked out and
