GRF’s Melissa Musser, a leading expert in enterprise risk management (ERM) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), made a guest appearance on an Ethicsverse LIVE webinar recently. The session, titled “Mastering the ERM & GRC Convergence,” focused on how compliance and GRC leaders can better support senior management and the board by communicating compliance risks…
The implementation of the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model marks a significant shift in how nonprofits approach financial reporting and credit loss estimation. Introduced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), CECL requires organizations to estimate expected credit losses over the life of a financial asset, replacing the previous incurred loss model. As we…
In response to growing IT and cybersecurity risks, auditors are placing greater scrutiny on IT risk and risk controls in their audit process. The Auditing Standards Board issued a new Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS 145) that provides a more detailed risk evaluation framework and takes effect for all audits ending on or after December…
Cybersecurity remains a crucial concern for retirement plan administrators and sponsors. Ensuring the security of sensitive data and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements is essential to protect plan participants and maintain trust. GRF hosted a 2024 Update on Retirement Plans webinar on May 16th, 2024, which outlined key cybersecurity best practices recommended by the Department…
The SECURE Act 2.0 is transforming retirement planning by encouraging savings, enhancing retirement plan rules, and reducing employer costs. GRF hosted the 2024 Update on Retirement Plans on May 16th, 2024, where we explored the significant changes introduced by the SECURE Act 2.0. The session provided a comprehensive overview of the new provisions aimed at…