Audit & Governance Careers Advice - April 2023
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Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Organisations face many different risks that can affect their performance and reputation, including: natural disasters, cyber security, fraud, and regulatory changes for example. Without effective risk management, hard-earned brand image can be lost over a single incident; hence why proper identification and contingency planning are so important. By anticipating what is coming down the track, ...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The United States of America was built on a foundation of risk-taking – from the pilgrims sailing across the Atlantic to establish a new home there, to the pioneers who travelled west across the frontier. Fast-forward to the modern day and risk management has evolved into an indispensable discipline in the United States business landscape. This process of identifying, assessing and controlling ...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Moving abroad means gaining fresh perspectives, making new contacts, sharing ideas, improving language skills, and immersing yourself in a totally different culture, which means working overseas isn’t just exciting, it makes you more employable too. This career boost applies universally and compliance is no exception. If you’re an established compliance professional or aspire to work in this ...
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Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The term reputational risk refers to the potential harm to corporate reputation, brand image, or public perception caused by negative publicity, events, or actions. These risks have various sources, including product recalls, legal issues, data breaches, ethical violations, or negative media coverage for example. Successful business leaders understand that brand reputation takes years to build, ...
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Posted on Monday, April 17, 2023 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 17 Apr 2023 Cybercriminals don't discriminate: if you have money and/or digital data (usernames, passwords, documents, emails etc.) you’re a target. This means both public and private sector organisations are fair game as far as they’re concerned. Large businesses with bulging bank accounts and small businesses that lack the financial resources to deploy robust controls are obvious ...
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Posted on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
The emergence of three letters has thrust an organisation’s collective response to sustainability issues under the microscope: ESG (environmental, social, and governance). This isn’t another hollow corporate acronym; it’s a robust set of standards measuring a business's impact on society and the environment, and how transparent and accountable it is. With the pressure to satisfy ESG concerns ...
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Posted on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
If you’re considering a career in data science or you've just accepted a junior role, then you’re probably wondering what a day in the life of a Data Scientist typically involves. The answer is, it depends! Every job is different and each day brings new challenges. You might be working for a large multinational with strict procedures and hierarchy or a startup with a flatter structure and looser ...
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Posted on Monday, April 3, 2023 by CareersinAudit.com — No comments
Did it take the worst public health crisis in modern history for businesses across the world to realise the importance of risk management? In the face of enforced homeworking, dislocated supply chains, and heightened cyber threats, organisations everywhere were left in little doubt that they were underprepared for a black swan event. The pandemic was the eye of a perfect storm of events that have ...