As the world faces the medical concerns associated with COVID-19 and moves home to work, healthcare workers not on the front line — those in administration and information technology (IT) — feel a different pressure...
Archive - April 2020
Internal Audit Applications of AI: It Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated to Be Effective
For many internal auditors, artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like a daunting topic to tackle — but that shouldn’t stop them from considering how they can apply it to their work. Tools and techniques exist that can...
The Implications of COVID-19 on Power and Utility Services
The COVID-19 crisis has taken all industries by surprise. For utility organizations that offer essential services such as power production, power and gas transmission and distribution, and other public services, having...
COVID-19 Crisis Exposes Flaws in Master Data Sets
As leaders across all industries struggle with COVID-19 responses and business continuity planning, one simple lesson is becoming apparent – good data is key! One of the basic tenets in crisis management is frequent...
SOX Risk Assessment in the Time of COVID-19
April is the traditional start of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) risk assessment season for calendar-year filers. With the 10-K and proxy statement filed and the Q1 close coming to completion, organizations typically kick off the...
After the Virus: Reassessing and Future-Proofing Your Business From a Customer Experience Perspective
When the coronavirus pandemic eventually subsides and the economy begins to recover, many businesses can expect significant challenges rebuilding relationships with customers whose mindsets, priorities, buying habits...
The CARES Act: Understanding Expectations for Healthcare Providers
When I was a teenager, my grandmother sent me a check for $50. It was a complete — but welcome — surprise. My grandmother told me she wanted to help me out while I was looking for a part-time job. What I learned...
U.S. Congress Agrees to Additional $310 Billion for Paycheck Protection Program
On April 21, the U.S. Senate approved legislation authorizing additional COVID-19-related funding, including $310 billion in supplemental funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The U.S. House approved the...
An Intelligent Workplace Can Help Finance Leaders Navigate the COVID-19 Turbulence and Future Disruptions
When Protiviti conducted a top risks survey among more than 1,000 executives and board members in the third quarter of 2019, few had imagined the risks they’d be facing today brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. More than...
Automation — Healthcare’s Next Great Workforce
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit all industries, but it has put a real squeeze on the healthcare industry. This pandemic is pressuring healthcare providers from all sides, causing an increase in patients that require...