By:
Andrew Broderick
March 12th, 2024
As technology continues to evolve and become more robust, organizations have realized they need expertise and to be proactive in identifying risks and implementing controls. But even as new solutions are introduced, the backbone of many compliance and cybersecurity initiatives—including SOX— remains an organization’s internal technology general controls (ITGCs).
By:
Andrew Broderick
May 9th, 2023
Remember when Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Bucs? They clearly felt he could lead their team to new heights, as they agreed to pay Brady $30 million a season. Such an investment was no doubt made easier given Brady’s playing history—the quarterback had previously led the New England Patriots to 17 division titles and six Super Bowl titles. The Bucs knew he was a proven winner, and elected to trust Brady could do the same with his new team.
Compliance and Certification | Audit Readiness
By:
JORDAN HICKS
February 21st, 2023
Auditors. We’re an odd breed. “A necessary pain in the tuchus,” some may say. Admittedly, we’re not everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, in our 20+ years of experience, we’ve seen the word “auditor” invite various visceral responses. To be sure, organizations aren’t always enthusiastic about inviting us assessors in to do the requisite checks, despite the benefits of doing so (and despite being invited guests).
Cybersecurity Assessments | Compliance and Certification
By:
Schellman
February 2nd, 2023
So you’ve committed to an audit. Your customers were asking, or maybe a new regulation came into effect that your organization is now subject to—whatever the reason was, you’ve got to get audited because your audit team is confirmed.
By:
JORDAN HICKS
November 2nd, 2022
If you’re a parent, you’ve likely had the debate in the car with your young kids—they want to stop for McDonalds and you tell them, “we’ve got food at home.” From their perspective, they want what they want, but from yours, you understand you’ve already made an investment in perfectly good food at the grocery store, and you’re not about to spend any more money that you don’t have to.
Compliance and Certification | Assurance / Service Audits
By:
RYAN BUCKNER
September 8th, 2022
Whether it’s shoes, real estate, or the latest smartphone, everyone’s always looking for a bargain. A central component of any decision you make to purchase or not purchase a good or service is the cost. It’s a little easier to determine that number when you’re buying (or not buying) a good because it’s generally the sticker price and, barring any lemony outliers, the thing does what you need it to.
Compliance and Certification | SchellmanLife
By:
Jeannette Buttler
June 25th, 2022
If you ever went to college, you might remember how you considered where you wanted to go. The academic distinction, the on-campus facilities, their post-degree outlook—you wanted the best of the best education if you were going to pay a premium for the experience.
Compliance and Certification | Assurance / Service Audits
By:
Todd Busswitz
May 5th, 2022
The famous French fashionista Coco Chanel once said, “don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.”