All publicly traded companies are required to have a whistleblower program - a process whereby employees can report occupational misconduct. But how can you know if your company has an effective program? And how do you build awareness throughout your company. This...
The Audit Committee Annual Evaluation of the External Auditor helps audit committees perform the annual evaluation of the auditor. This evaluation tool is scalable and specifically includes a detailed look into the auditor’s independence, objectivity, and professional...
An ethical culture doesn’t just happen overnight, it takes diligence and hard work. Each of the key stakeholders in the financial reporting supply chain plays an important part. In this webcast, hear how successful organizations leverage their resources to reinforce...
The Carolina Wilderness Outfitters Case Study explores potential material fraud at a fictitious public company. The case can be used to facilitate a discussion about what steps to take when fraud is suspected in an organization. The case study also aims to raises...
Financial reporting fraud undermines investor confidence and can destroy shareholder value. The impact of uncovering fraud often extends well beyond monetary losses and can lead to unwanted media attention, reputational risks, and can shake the confidence in the...
On April 24, 2013, a roundtable discussion was held on the subject of the “expectation gap.” The objective at the outset of this meeting was to bring together key players in the financial reporting supply chain to discuss different groups’ expectations of the roles of...