Read the key takeaways from our conference session with VW’s Head of GRC and Sustainability for Mexico, Martin Mariscal Lahusen, highlighting lessons for organisations striving to embrace sustainability as a core strategy
Choosing your entertainment royalty and profit participation auditor
How do you best choose an auditor with specialised entertainment industry experience? Unlike compliance services like tax preparation or financial statement audits, which are more commodity-based, entertainment royalty and profit participation audits are especially crucial forensic consulting engagements.
Mergers and acquisitions demonstrate the lure of sustainable farming
Recently, the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has shown an increasing appetite for investments in sustainable farming. The appeal is not just about corporate responsibility; it’s about seizing opportunities in the growing market for greener alternatives and innovative farming techniques.
Tackling challenges in the hospitality sector: Embracing ESG
The hospitality industry faces mounting pressure from rising operational costs, evolving consumer preferences, and increasingly stringent regulations. Against this backdrop, ESG frameworks offer a lifeline—both for managing costs and increasing a company’s revenue by enhancing its reputation.
Embrace the future: How flexible workspaces are revolutionising business strategy
Once a niche offering, flexible workspaces have now become a mainstream choice for businesses of all sizes, from nascent startups to established enterprises. But what exactly are flexible workspaces, and why are they becoming an indispensable part of modern business strategy?
How to build a cybersecurity plan: A guide for SMEs
There is an increasingly blurred line between the physical and digital worlds; businesses of all sizes must prioritise cybersecurity to protect their assets. It is imperative to build and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, but how do SMEs achieve this and tackle the evolving threat head-on?
Six steps to complete a cybersecurity audit
In today’s digital-first world, even the most sophisticated cybersecurity plans need more than periodic polishing. An audit differs from a cybersecurity plan: while a plan maps out your strategy, an audit tests it in the heat of battle. Discover why a cyber audit is an essential exercise in today’s world.
What crisis management lessons can we learn from the tech outage of 2024?
While organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, effective risk assurance and contingency planning must be top of mind. We take a closer look at the Crowdstrike tech outage of 2024 and what it might mean for your business moving forwards.
Doing business in Indonesia and Singapore
With its dynamic economies and strategic location, Southeast Asia continues to attract global businesses seeking growth and expansion. Singapore and Indonesia, in particular, offer unique opportunities but also present new challenges for enterprises looking to establish a foothold in the region.
What is the interplay between ESG and Transfer Pricing?
ESG considerations have gained prominence and new complexities that multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate carefully, but what is the real impact of ESG costs on transfer pricing across different regions? What do leaders need to know about recent regulatory developments?
The economic impact of hosting large sporting events
Hosting large sporting events is often believed to have a significant contribution to the economy, with an impact extending beyond immediate costs and revenues. However, data suggests a potentially different reality, raising questions about the actual value of hosting such mega-events.
Revolutionising finance: How AI is transforming investment and risk management
In today’s fast-paced world, the combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and finance is catching the attention of industry experts, investors, and tech enthusiasts alike. As AI continues to grow, its impact on the financial sector is becoming more significant, changing everything from investment strategies to risk management.