One of the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak is a considerable change in consumer habits. As a result, companies may experience a sizable decrease or increase in demand. Managing the..

Data continues to drive innovation and change across enterprises, and Internal Audit functions are no exception. The recent crisis has increased the spotlight on data analysis and visualization,..

When an organization enters into a line of credit or business loan, it is common for the debt agreement to include financial covenants. These covenants typically prescribe conditions that must be..

Divestment strategies are integral as companies seek a tactical shift in their business, a change in their margin profile, or a deleveraging of their balance sheet after a time of crisis. Whether..

Achieving or optimizing flexibility and efficiency while delivering timely, quality work is a familiar aspiration that has never been more crucial than in our current environment. The words..

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has gone from a trickle to a flood of applications as the lenders’ transmission websites have gotten up and running. Because initial funding had been fully..

Given the importance of data for financial reporting, performance metrics, and increased insights, it should be viewed as a key strategic asset worthy of continued investment. Even during economic..

One of the biggest challenges facing companies today is the ability to maintain and service customers in an environment where nothing is familiar or certain. Currently, it seems that every company..

Whether it’s to gain a competitive advantage or to simply keep up with their peers, executives are beginning to look ahead at what’s next. Perhaps counter intuitively, organizations can unlock..

After receiving over 2000 letters related to the Main Street Lending Program, the Federal Reserve and Department of Treasury announced significant improvements to the program.

What an extraordinary time to be recognizing Internal Audit Awareness Month. Changes have been rapidly taking place, yet one thing has remained unchanged: Internal Audit’s mission to protect and..

The past months have proven that this is an unprecedented time for the way we conduct business in a global economy. As economic conditions remain uncertain, companies are looking for strategies to..

In times of economic uncertainty (such as the one created by COVID-19), one of your organization’s most important considerations is undoubtedly cash and, by extension, accounts receivable. If cash..

As lenders got their transmission websites up and running, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) went from a trickle to a flood of applications. While initial funding was fully committed, new..

During periods of uncertainty, executive leadership should exercise caution when considering investments and overall financial health. This is why now, more than ever, organizations have become..

One of the challenges facing organizations during this pandemic is the completion of standard close procedures and audit preparation with a fragmented team. In general, it is not uncommon for..

A pandemic is not only a health crisis, but also brings with it an enormous economic disruption that society must manage through. Apart from healthcare, central banks and the government play a..

When faced with economic disruption, organizations may look to business functions that are usually considered cost centers, including cybersecurity, as an opportunity for cost reduction. Whether..