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January 23, 2018 

How to Measure the True Cost of Paper Checks

One of the reasons is that the only measure of success for the payments process at most companies is making sure all the bills get paid on time. It’s hard to make a case for change until you define and quantify the problem—and evaluate how much better ...

 Financial Execs Concerned About ICFR and Cyber Security

January 22, 2018 

Financial Execs Concerned About ICFR and Cyber Security

Internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and cyber security risks are growing concerns for executives responsible for reporting corporate financial performance, says a new survey by U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP.

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January 22, 2018 

Tipalti Launches Partner Program for Payables Automation

Tipalti’s Partner Program will make it easy for partners to reduce their client’s supplier payment workload by up to 80 percent, strengthen financial and compliance controls, mitigate fraud and compliance risk, improve AP visibility, and accelerate ...

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January 16, 2018 

Public Company Audit Fees Increase by a Median 1.3 Percent

Public companies reported a median increase of 1.3 percent, compared with 1.6 percent in 2015. Private companies reported a median increase of 3.7 percent, compared with 2.9 percent for 2015 audits. Non-profit respondents reported a median increase ...

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January 16, 2018 

IIA Announces Key Updates to CIA Certification Exam

The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has announced important updates to the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Examination. The CIA exam is a three-part exam designed to test candidates’ knowledge, skills, and abilities related to current global ...

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January 16, 2018 

Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax Announces SOC 2 Type 2 Completion

Vertex Cloud’s SOC 2 report validates the security of hosted solutions and helps satisfy customer requirements. This includes obtaining assurance over third-parties who host their data and the effectiveness of the solution’s compliance or operations ...

 Study Shows Key Concerns of Corporate Directors in 2018

January 5, 2018 

Study Shows Key Concerns of Corporate Directors in 2018

Drawing on insights from the Center’s work and interactions with corporate directors and business leaders throughout the year, the BLC’s On the 2018 board agenda highlights six items for directors to keep front and center in the months ahead.