OCEG Blogs

A more radical view of what the Audit Committee should worry about in 2012 blog

PwC, and I am sure others, have given us their traditional, annual guide to the questions audit committees should address in 2012.

I think these are OK, but are they enough?

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Excellent guidance on corporate governance from Australia blog

The ASX Corporate Governance Council, chaired by the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has released a second edition of Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations (see here for the ASX announcement and related resources, or

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Norman’s most popular 2011 posts on GRC, risk management, audit, and more blog

These are the posts on my personal blog that obtained the most views. The #1 post, on risk appetite, garnered nearly 3,000 views.

I will later share the top posts on the IIA blog.

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From Corporate Board Member: Real Scenarios for Real Performance in Risk Oversight blog

Technology change, competitor action, cyber attacks, supply chain disruption, regulatory change, product blunders and executive departures–the risks to business performance are unceasing in a dynamic environment. Yet, in the need for performance lies the seed of improved risk management.

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Director - Internal Audit blog

I am planning on taking the GRC Certification exam after taking the bootcamp.  Do you have any suggestions for the best way to use and study the Red Book, tgake  advantage of the bootcamp or any others study materials to help ensure I pass the exam?  Your suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

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Risk is not a quarterly exercise; it should be a way of life blog

The only way risk management has value is if it affects the way you do business. It must influence decisions and actions; otherwise, it is no more than decoration. Risk management should not be a ‘check-the-box’ activity. Used well, it can help an organization achieve and sustain optimal long-term performance.

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Protiviti suggests Refocusing the Internal Audit Agenda blog

In their latest issue of The Bulletin, Protiviti summarizes recent developments in the business environment and suggests internal audit teams should capitalize on changing expectations. They highlight these areas:

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OCEG Tech Council August Announcements blog

Greetings!

Summer is passing us by - I trust everyone is doing well.

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Operational Risk Management – Key Shifts Required to Rise to the Challenge blog

By Brian Barnier, OCEG Fellow

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Is there a proven link between corporate governance, ratings, and corporate performance? blog

In my IIA blog, I review a book on corporate governance (or at least a 5 page excerpt I find interesting). In the post, I quote sections where linkage is discussed, especially related to the HealthSouth Corp.

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