Craig is the founder/CEO of compliance operations software company Hyperproof and an expert in the compliance, risk, and technology space. In today’s volatile environment, organizations need to have ...

Most companies, big and small, are subject to an audit at some point. Auditors can focus on one or more areas, such as your financial statements, compliance, tax information or business operations.

Continuous improvement of a compliance program requires robust auditing and testing. The Justice Department and regulatory agencies have articulated a number of key issues and principles to assist ...

The widespread use of information technology (IT) can introduce various risks that affect financial reporting and the audit process. To assist auditors in identifying and addressing these risks, the ...

On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a settlement with U.S.-headquartered brokerage firm TradeStation Securities (TradeStation), ...

A small business's internal control system can only be as strong as the rules, policies and procedures put in place to detect fraud, waste or abuse and protect its financial and physical assets.

When models attempt to get their way or become overly accommodating to the user, it can mean trouble for enterprises. That is why it’s essential that, in addition to performance evaluations, ...

ITGC automation tools help companies streamline SOX compliance by automating evidence collection, access reviews, change management tracking, and continuous control monitoring. Platforms like Scytale, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the Jenkins Professor of Accounting at NC State University. Audit partners who issue adverse internal control opinions are ...