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Midyear Observations on the 2023 board agenda

Harvard Corporate Governance

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) In the early months of 2023, major advances in the development and use of generative AI made headlines—including the promises and perils of the technology and its ability to create new, original content, such as text, images, and videos. Increased cybersecurity risks.

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Cybersecurity Disclosure Requirements: What's Changing in 2023 and How to Prepare

Audit Board

To this end, companies would be required to affirm whether they have a cybersecurity risk assessment program , how it works, how it fits into strategy and planning, and whether it uses (and how it chooses) third parties. Leverage technology. Most companies have work to do in connecting technology and teams. Another 12.6%

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How to Find a Technology Services Firm to Buy: I Can’t Find the “Right Fit” to Acquire

IT Valuations

It’s a thorough examination of your two firms to determine the readiness for an acquisition, including a Calculation of Value and a close examination of the specific risks of doing a transaction. It’s one part technology fit. But it isn’t just that, It is also about customer care, your core values, and philosophy of business.

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Audit Committee Toolkit: Maximizing Value From Internal Audit

Audit Board

One of the main conversation points with the CAE should be on the organization’s performance in managing risks — although many CAEs spend the bulk of the meeting focusing on charts and graphs of the number of issues found by audit, usually grouped by priority. Department Update.

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PARAMETERS UPDATE P5.4

Equidam

You can refer to the table at this link to see how they will change for your industry specifically. Most of the parameters determining the discount rate have been updated to reflect the most recent market situation in terms of systemic and industry-specific risk. 3 | Discount rate components used in the two DCF methods.

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Bottoms-Up Audit Planning: Risk-Based Auditing From Planning to Scoping

Audit Board

As an alternative, a bottom-up approach starts with the risks and asks which entities are impacted by those risks, leading to a more accurate scoping for the audit plan. In traditional planning, the risk assessment is used to determine high-risk entities.

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The Role of Industry Assignment in Business Valuation: A Comprehensive Guide

Equilest

Different industries have unique risk profiles, growth trajectories, and financial benchmarks that directly affect the business’s worth. Industry-Specific Risks and Opportunities Every industry comes with specific risks and opportunities.