Historically, the technology industry has been all about speed, innovation and growth. The winning firms have been those that could rapidly invent and develop new products and services and bring them to market faster...
Archive - February 2019
Podcast: Tech Firms Must Balance Innovation With Corporate Governance and Regulation
To get to where they are today, technology firms have always made innovation a priority, with little thought given to traditional compliance or governance activities. While this innovation drive has provided them with...
Top Risks 2019: Anxiety Grows Over “Born Digital” Competitors
Ask anyone what’s more authentic and durable – a table made of solid hardwood or one wrapped in a thin veneer, and few would choose the latter. So why is it that when it comes to digital transformation, so many...
Cyber Risk Assessment: Moving Past the “Heat Map Trap”
Given the limits on time, attention and resources with which every cyber team must contend, risk assessment plays a critical role in helping set priorities and decide between options. Having a rigorous and accurate risk...
Pursuing Next-Gen Business Opportunities With Better Data Governance
In recent years, businesses have come to see improved data availability as a necessity for enhancing offerings, cutting costs and developing new models of business. For consumer products and services (CPS) companies...
Top Risks 2019: CAEs Must Expand Their Risk View to Align With Expectations
Chief audit executives (CAEs) report to an audit committee of a public company’s board of directors, so it is critical that they are in tune with the concerns of board members and the C-suite. A recent analysis...
Compliance Insights Podcast: Virtual Currencies and Sanctions Risk, Latest CFPB Actions, FINRA’s Annual Report
In the latest podcast edition of Compliance Insights, Protiviti senior director Sean Kulczycki and senior manager Denis Camilo discuss in depth some of the issues from our latest Compliance Insights newsletter. Download...
Private Companies: Avoid Revenue Reckoning — Tackle Revenue Recognition Now
As of January 1, 2019, private companies are required to comply with new revenue recognition rules designed to make accounting more transparent and uniform across industries. This change is part of a broader initiative...
A Clear and Broad View of Digital Transformation Can Create Long-Term Value for Manufacturing Firms
From the back office to the factory floor to e-commerce operations, manufacturing companies have abundant opportunities to enhance their businesses digitally. But with so many options come decision and resource problems...
Despite Slow Adoption, Companies Are Putting Artificial Intelligence on Fast Track, Protiviti Survey Finds
A new global study finds that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) is low today, it is expected to create increased revenue, productivity, profitability and shareholder value for businesses within two years...