Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity characterize the digital transformation. In this context, digital trust is highly important. As a result, players must address the factors that influence and shape the future of digital trust. Deloitte presents a future foresight approach to this as part of the study „Future of Digital Trust: Driving forces, trends and […]
Schlagwort: Future
Talent management in internal auditing
The Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many changes, including for the internal audit profession. However, these changes have not been exclusively negative; topics such as flexible working models, automation through data analytics and audit technology are increasingly the focus of internal audit. This new normal brings with it multifaceted challenges, for example, the basic competencies for […]
The Future of Compliance 2021
In the new edition of the study „The Future of Compliance“ by Deloitte in cooperation with Compliance Manager Magazin and Quadriga University Berlin, a total of 360 compliance officers were surveyed. They provided insights into their organizations and shared their views on legislative projects, challenges and future trends. Compliance officers are currently dealing, for example, […]
Upskilling Today for the Profession of Tomorrow
As various technologies converge and mature over the next few years, internal auditors must ask themselves how disruptive innovations can transform their organizations, stakeholder expectations, and the profession itself. If the work of internal auditing is to really enrich and protect, the function must be ready to adapt to new risks and the new requirements […]
internal-audit function of the future
The near-term challenge of the IA function will primarily be to continue to provide safe oversight while also adapting to the dynamic risk landscape. The IA function must thus be able to deal with the increasing number of emerging risks. The article „Building the internal-audit function of the future“ by McKinsey addresses the challenges of […]
Powering Audit Committee Outcomes
An independent audit committee is essential for good corporate governance. However, there is no one-size-fits-all solution of what the perfect audit committee should look like. This is because the exact structure and objectives of audit committees worldwide are influenced by the type of business, the regulatory environment, the ownership structure and legal requirements. In addition, […]
Remote audits: a concept for the future?
Audits in the usual form are currently not possible or only possible to a limited extent. Since it is not an option to forego revision audits, remote audits are the alternative: audits of internal processes that are not carried out in the company on site. Finally, the supervisory and management bodies‘ monitoring obligations remain unchanged. […]
Next-generation nowcasting
In the face of great economic uncertainty, the ability to gather and interpret information quickly is vital for decision makers, especially when a crisis turns into a recovery or vice versa. Those who are able to quickly and appropriately understand and respond to the developing situation will not only survive but also create a more […]
Agents of Change
„Agents of Change: Internal Auditors in an Era of Disruption“, the new book by Richard Chambers, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors, is calling for a faster and deeper transformation of the internal audit profession. The book claims that internal audit must not only accept change, but also become a catalyst for […]
The Balance between Assurance and Advisory Work
Most internal audit functions spend between 80 and 100 percent of their time doing traditional internal audits, commonly referred to as „assurance work“. Yet, many also do a certain amount of counseling and strive for more. A lot of senior auditors are concerned about how the limited internal audit resources should be allocated across these […]
Tech Trends 2021
In addition to the various challenges in the covid crisis, there is a huch opportunity for digitization. To exploit this opportunity, CIOs and technology-savvy executives play a key role in implementing new approaches strategically. The present shows that companies are already investing in new technologies and business models. The new Deloitte Tech Trends Report shows, […]
The Future of Compliance 2020
Die Compliance-Funktion ist nicht nur im alltäglichen Geschäft eine bedeutende Stütze, sondern stellt auch in Krisenzeiten eine wichtige Säule der Organisationsführung dar. Um dieser Rolle im Unternehmen gerecht zu werden, ist eine kontinuierliche Anpassung der Compliance-Strukturen an die aktuellen Entwicklungen vonnöten. Die derzeitige Ausnahmesituation zieht Chancen und Risiken für die Compliance-Funktion mit sich. Doch wie genau sehen diese aus? […]