Tag Archives: Risk Management

Guidance for Audit Committees: Risk management goes beyond financial reporting and should focus on business performance

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

On September 1, 2011, the European Confederation of Director’s Association published a document titled Audit Committee Guidance for European Companies.  This document provides an excellent overview of the roles and responsibilities of the audit committee, a mapping to the expectations of the EU … Continue reading →

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THOMSON REUTERS POSITIONED IN THE LEADERS QUADRANT OF THE MAGIC QUADRANT FOR ENTERPRISE GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE PLATFORMS

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Thomson Reuters (accelus.thomsonreuters.com) has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. in its Leader’s Quadrant of the Enterprise Governance, Risk and Compliance Platforms Magic Quadrant. This Gartner Magic Quadrant for enterprise governance, risk and compliance (EGRC) platforms presents a global view of … Continue reading →

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What is the Appropriate Deterrent for Compliance Violations – Fines or Jail Time?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

Are fines for corporate compliance violations an effective deterrent or are these penalties just being absorbed as a cost of doing business? At a November 30 U.S. Senate judiciary hearing (Examining Enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act) Senator Arlen … Continue reading →

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