GRF’s Kristen Ocampo Earns CFE Credential
August 2, 2023 (Bethesda MD) — GRF CPAs & Advisors is pleased to announce that Kristen Ocampo, Risk & Advisory Services Supervisor, has been awarded the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). To achieve the award, Kristen met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam…
Cybersecurity and Privacy Become Key ESG Imperatives
Cybersecurity and privacy issues have become prominent ESG concerns as organizations frequently manage sensitive information concerning their beneficiaries, employees, third parties, and other stakeholders. Protecting this data from cyber threats and ensuring privacy is a crucial responsibility, as stakeholders expect organizations to have robust cybersecurity measures in place to safeguard their personal information. Failure to…
Risk Management is on the Rise at Not-For-Profit Organizations
2023 State of Risk Oversight Survey Results By Amy Wares, CPA, MBA, Enterprise Risk Management Specialist Managing risk is more challenging than ever. New research reveals that not-for-profit organizations are responding by expanding their risk management practices. On July 11, 2023, the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative at NC State University published the 14th edition…
How ERM Helps Organizations Navigate Their ESG Journey
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks provide a sustainable approach to doing business. Existing ERM tools can help support these efforts.
Optimize Risk Management Efforts with Enhanced Collaboration
To some extent, all business functions are responsible for managing risks. However, certain departments have direct responsibilities in risk management, such as Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Fraud Risk Management. Integrating and fostering collaboration between these functions can result in more effectively addressing risks and protecting against fraudulent activities. This is particularly critical…
Mac Lillard Receives AICPA’s Technology Advisory Standing Ovation Award
June 12, 2023 GRF CPAs & Advisors (GRF) Senior Manager, Mac Lillard, CPA, CITP, CFE, CISA, CRISC, was honored for his significant contributions to the accounting profession at the 2023 American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) & Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Engage conference last week in Las Vegas. He received AICPA’s 2023 Technology Advisory…
Best Practices for Mitigating Risk in Expense Reporting Platforms
Expense reporting platforms have simplified the review and approval processes, making it easier to submit documentation for payment. However, this convenience can also lead to less stringent review of submitted documents and opportunities for changing electronic receipts. As a result, organizations need to implement best practices to reduce the risk associated with these reporting systems….