The New Next

Join Becky Frankiewicz, President of ManpowerGroup North America, as she explores The New Next: Reimagining the Future of Work.

Following Becky’s keynote, preview the key takeaways from our newly released audit priorities annual survey.

In today’s economic environment, nothing is the same as last year. Now that more employees are working from home, are you creating Nexus risks? As tax laws are constantly changing, are you capturing, accruing, and reporting Income and Sales/Use Tax correctly? Failure to be aware of what you don’t know can create audit risk.

Discussion on various uses of the technology and methodologies both in the accounting and finance world and outside the box. We will examine examples where data analytics is used in the new next for positive change.   

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) “bots” have the potential for quick ROI – companies identify manual processes, buy licenses, and implement pilot projects. Unfortunately, many of those projects fail to achieve the desired returns, thus causing companies to halt their investment in this space.

Join our Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting National Solutions Director, Pam Henry, as she gives us a rundown of current financial statement risks, challenges and changes. She will discuss leading causes of restatements and explain related complex concepts with simplified examples, then close with an overview of new accounting changes to expect in the future.  

Volatility is the new norm across virtually all industries and business functions. Stakeholders are demanding internal audit respond to emerging business needs and adapt to a changing risk profile. Learn practical advice on how and when to adopt a more agile approach to internal auditing.

When Networking, Connecting, and Giving collide, you create the NCG Factor, an explosive formula for fast-tracking anybody to authentic, powerful, life-changing personal and business relationships. The NCG Factor can be a formula for financial, tax and audit executives and professionals, looking to advance their career and professional network as we move into 2021 on the heels of social and physical distancing. 

The Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) is here to stay. So, too, is the expanding landscape of anti-corruption regulations, enforcement and media scrutiny around the world. Today, more than ever, companies operating domestically and internationally should understand their corruption risks and have effective programs in place to mitigate those risks.  

Managing cyber risks in today’s digital environment was already challenging enough, but now we are facing challenges which are straining our ability to keep systems and data secure. Individuals with malicious intent are taking advantage of the current chaos to launch attacks and break down defenses already weakened by a myriad of impacts.

Data analytics has become essential for internal audit in assessing risks and controls in today’s changing business environment. Internal audit’s ability to quickly and efficiently identify and address risks has never been more important. If you are considering incorporating data analytics into your audits, there are important considerations to ensure your efforts are successful.