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Blog

· Feb 24, 2022

· 6 min read

The correlation between corporate governance & compliance

By The Diligent team

To understand the intricate relationship between governance and compliance, it's useful to pull them apart for a second and unpack the motivations and intentions.

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Blog

· Feb 23, 2022

· 3 min read

How audit management software avoids “dark data”

By Dan Zitting

Dark data leaves auditors unable to generate root-cause insights. Explore how audit management software can unlock data, proving the true value of the audit function

group discuss shareholder activism trends

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 6 min read

Shareholder activism trends in 2022 and what they mean for boards

By Kezia Farnham

In an increasingly activist landscape, company leaders need to be alive to shareholder activism trends. What areas will shareholder activists be focusing on in 2022, and how can companies be prepared?

Board oversight of ESG can result in positive change like this off-shore windmill farm

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 6 min read

Best practice in board oversight of ESG and how to achieve it

By Kezia Farnham

As ESG gains prominence, prioritizing board oversight of ESG strategy is crucial. Discover best practices and actionable steps for implementation.

Solar panels representing sustainability as discussed in Larry Fink's letter

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 6 min read

Innovation, employees and the sustainability imperative: ESG takeaways and actions from this year’s Larry Fink letter (2022)

By The Diligent team

Larry Fink’s annual letter for 2022 is out. This year the focus is on climate and profit not being mutually exclusive. We delve deeper, and suggest ways forward.

Woman uses several methods to modernize her audit processes

Blog

· Feb 22, 2022

· 3 min read

7 reasons to modernize your audits

By Dan Zitting

The risks and administrative challenges of document-based auditing are becoming more apparent. Here, you’ll find seven reasons to introduce audit management software.

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Blog

· Feb 21, 2022

· 4 min read

What is the climate risk disclosure act 2021?

By Kezia Farnham

The Climate Risk Disclosure Act was passed in June 2021 and introduces significant new climate risk reporting requirements for US public companies. Discover tips and more information.

Man considering how to build a mature GRC program

Blog

· Feb 18, 2022

· 5 min read

Building a mature GRC program: The top 5 considerations

By Michael Rasmussen

Many companies have a complicated GRC structure. Michael Rasmussen explains five considerations for organizing an effective GRC strategy.

Business owner exploring ESG within their business

Blog

· Feb 16, 2022

· 5 min read

Why ESG is good for business

By Kezia Farnham

ESG concerns have individual significance, but organizations now recognize their commercial advantages. Explore the business benefits of ESG practices.

People discuss IRM and ESG over banister in well-lit office

Blog

· Feb 16, 2022

· 5 min read

Why effective ESG needs an integrated approach to risk

By Aarthi Natarajan

This internationally recognized standard outlines processes to overcome & resolve business disruption through best practice risk management.

Audit professional exploring best practices for his role

Blog

· Feb 13, 2022

· 8 min read

5 best practices for auditors

By Kezia Farnham

In many organizations, there’s a disconnect between the internal audit function and the rest of the business. Here are 5 best practices to close the gap.

Woman reading tablet with advise for internal auditors

Blog

· Feb 11, 2022

· 4 min read

4 ways chief audit executives can turn internal audit into a business leader

By The Diligent team

Chief audit executives have the power to elevate their team’s reputation within their organizations. Here are four ways CAEs can transform the internal audit department.

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