Says One Who Has Traversed the CFO-to-CEO Ascent: It Starts With Strategic Thinking
“Strategic thinking is the most critical differentiator between CFOs and CEOs.” — Mr. Rich Brady, the CEO of the American Society of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), Global Chair of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), and a CFO-turned-CEO. A conversation with Mr. Rich Brady: Our discussion explored the CFO role’s evolution, what makes CFOs attractive CEO […]
From Democracy and Digitization to Regulation and Risk, Protiviti Explores the Future of Government
New on VISION by Protiviti: Amid a crisis of democracy and diminished trust in governmental institutions, Protiviti’s global megatrends magazine embarks on an exploration of the Future of Government and government services with a variety of original and contributed content over the next several months. Why it matters: As governments around the world face significant […]
A Shift in View: Energy and Utilities Organizations Replace Risks Related to Change With More Pressing Concerns
New environment: Cybersecurity and heightened regulatory scrutiny became two of the major concerns for energy and utilities companies in 2024, as noted in our Executive Perspectives on Top Risks Survey. This is a significant change in perspective from 2023. Why it matters: Energy and utilities organizations have begun to accept broader changes happening in their […]
Using Data Analytics to Identify Physician Coding Opportunities
The big picture: Provider organizations face increasing regulatory scrutiny on professional fee billing practices but have finite auditing resources to address these challenges. What’s new: Employing data analytics when executing professional fee billing (PB) medical coding audits allows physician groups to rank coding-compliance risk areas and reduce audit sample sizes while providing assurance to leadership […]
Flash Report — Time to Act: What You Should Know About the SEC Climate Rules
What you should know: On March 6, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved its long-awaited — and, for many, controversial — new rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. The final version of this much-debated and discussed regulation in the U.S. will require SEC-listed companies to report on greenhouse […]
Leading the Drive for Profitability
The big picture: Half of the top 10 priorities of CFOs and finance leaders indicate a need for greater agility in finance organizations, according to Protiviti’s 2023 Global Finance Trends Survey. Marketplace uncertainties and economic challenges make the need for agility critical as organizations strive for growth and profitability. Between the lines: CFOs can and […]
