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Governance Resource Center

Navigate governance issues and blaze new trails for the future

Governance Resource Center

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    Governance dashboard for market intelligence

  2. Article
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    How higher education and research institutions may benefit from using HITRUST to navigate research data security requirements

  3. Article
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    GASB update for public sector organizations

  4. Webinar
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    Data, analytics and the difficulty in determining a direct return on investment

  5. Article
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    Social media risk management guidelines for life sciences companies

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    What boards need to know about the SEC’s new executive compensation recovery (clawback) rule 

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    Top five cybersecurity and IT audit trends that most impact an organization’s ability to respond to today’s challenges

  8. Article
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    CECL validations and stress-testing - your questions answered

  9. Article
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    How to minimize risk in the charge capture process of telehealth services

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    Utilizing penetration testing to enhance internal audit activities

  11. Article
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    Easing cyber insurance woes using key controls 

  12. Article
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    Employee benefits and executive compensation update

  13. Article
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    2022 accounting method issues and developments

  14. Article
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    White House framework on digital assets points to importance of continuous monitoring by companies, investors

  15. Article
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    The future of SOX and internal controls: incorporating ESG

  16. Article
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    Leverage internal audit to minimize risk in medical leadership contracting and compensation processes

  17. Article
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    Guidance for financial institutions to help with voluntary ESG-related reporting

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    Managing compliance risks

  19. Article
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    The importance of the CDAO

  20. Article
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    How to prepare for the proposed SEC ESG disclosure requirements

  21. Article
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    Environmental health and safety in higher ed – how institutions can implement internal controls to protect their communities

  22. Article
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    Implementing internal controls over fixed assets

  23. Article
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    Leveraging internal audit to minimize risk of third-party vendors in healthcare

  24. Article
    Fraud risk and ten red flags to assess risk levels within your institution

    Detecting and preventing fraud in higher education

  25. Article
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    Public sector internal auditors most concerned by cybersecurity, data and talent risks

  26. Article
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    What you don't see is what you get: why governance matters

  27. Article
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    Cybersecurity and data privacy: recognizing the risks facing NFP organizations

  28. Article
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    First single audit?

  29. Article
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    SEC proposes improved uniformity and comparability of cybersecurity disclosures

  30. Webinar
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    Fraud allegations and the media: a guide to surviving the spotlight

  31. Article
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    Ten considerations in a quality of earnings study

  32. Article
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    SEC votes to propose much-anticipated rule requiring climate disclosures

  33. Article
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    Crisis management: three things all businesses should review now

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    Fraud risks in the cannabis industry

  35. Article
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    Shared services model pays off for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

  36. Article
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    Why perform financial due diligence?

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    Going public: A path for success

  38. Article
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    Revenue recognition: what to know about uninstalled materials

  39. Webinar
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    Managing NFP cybersecurity risks through board governance

  40. Article
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    Newly required XBRL auditor tags effective for annual reports

  41. Article
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    ESG and its importance in the insurance industry

  42. Whitepaper
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    Form 990: top 10 areas of focus for board members

  43. Article
    Brick by Brick – Building Construction Audit Skills in Internal Audit

    The story of internal controls and Netflix

  44. Resource
    Higher education compliance risks: the board’s role

    Higher education compliance risks: the board’s role

  45. Article
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    Leveraging sound governance and risk management practices to drive fiscal resiliency for community colleges

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    Boards can enhance institutional compliance with an objective review

    Cutting through the clutter of compliance – how boards can enhance institutional compliance with an objective review

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    To board or not to board: the governance question 

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    Board business during the COVID-19 pandemic

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    As technology advances – are you at risk?

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    Cybersecurity oversight: the board and C-suite’s perspectives

  51. Article
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    Managing utility risks through ERM

  52. Article
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    Pennsylvania adopts Corporate Governance Annual Disclosure (CGAD) filing requirement: a quick guide for your journey to compliance

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    The Center for Audit Quality releases new guidance on Cybersecurity Risk Management Oversight: A Tool for Board Members

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    Creating a sustainable cybersecurity management program

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    ASC 606 transition: Disclosures

    ASC 606 transition: Disclosures

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    ASC 606 transition – Recognizing revenue

    ASC 606 transition – Recognizing revenue

  57. Article

    OCC standards require strict oversight of third-party relationships

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    Leases ASU issued by the FASB

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    Top ten tips for board members approaching mergers and acquisitions

  60. Webinar
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    Cybersecurity challenges for not-for-profits: your questions answered

  61. Article
    Transitioning to the 2013 COSO Framework

    Transitioning to the 2013 COSO Framework

  62. Article
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    DOL report finds major deficiencies in employee benefit plan audits

  63. Article
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    Cyber-risk: what audit committees and boards need to know now

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    Strengthening collaboration between internal audit and risk management

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    Not-for-profit organizations: Why you need an audit and finance committee

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    New Jersey law mandating health insurance data encryption may have broader implications

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    Enhancing board governance

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    Insider loan fraud: Regulation O violations

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    The audit committee’s role in prevention and deterrence of fraud

  70. Case Study
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    Manufacturing company successfully realigns its global control environment

  71. Article

    Considering establishing an audit committee?

  1. Anthoney Casey

    Anthony Casey

    CIA

    Principal

  2. Joe Donnelly

    Joe Donnelly

    CPA

    Principal

  3. Blaine Jasper

    Blaine Jasper

    Principal

  4. David A. Johnson

    David A. Johnson

    CPA

    Principal

  5. Jeff Krull

    Jeff Krull

    CPA, CISA, CITP

    Principal

  6. Mallory Thomas

    Mallory Thomas

    CPA, MBA, CIA, CITP, CISA

    Principal

  7. Cassandra Walsh

    Cassandra Walsh

    CPA

    Principal

Senior leaders, board members and audit committees seek governance perspectives and market intelligence that can help them navigate the unknown and blaze new trails.

To create better outcomes and value, the Baker Tilly Governance Resource Center offers powerful insights on critical and emerging issues that can help guide your decision-making, enhance effective governance, anticipate disruption and advance organizational goals.

The Governance Resource Center includes:

  • Thought leadership on trending board topics and the issues that drive governance and oversight responsibilities of boards and audit committees, including economic, industry, regulatory and operational perspectives
  • Timely monitoring and analysis of market drivers through an integrated data dashboard
  • Access to educational industry and market-specific Value Architects™

Guiding board insights

  1. navigating essential role board director regulatory compliance adaptation

    Navigating the regulatory maze: The essential role of a board director in regulatory compliance and adaptation

    Boards play an essential governance role in regulatory compliance to safeguard their organizations and promote long-term success.
  2. strategic role of internal audit

    Adapt and overcome: The evolving strategic role of internal audit

    Boards and audit committees can enhance oversight with a more strategic internal audit function that can create and protect value.
  3. key cybersecurity trends industry leading reports

    Key cybersecurity trends from industry-leading reports

    This article discusses cybersecurity trends from 2023 and how organizations can protect themselves from cyber threats in 2024.
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    Baker Tilly’s Sustainability Regulations Tool helps organizations identify compliance requirements

    Baker Tilly’s Sustainability Regulations Tool helps leaders identify and understand which rules apply to their organization to prioritize their ESG reporting readiness efforts.

Industry insights for boards

Insight article

Navigating the storm: Key crisis management risks and questions for colleges and universities

Today’s higher education environment calls for boards and leadership to understand risks impacting student safety and effectively oversee crisis management plans.

Insight article

Reporting to the board: leading practices and trends in higher education

Discover how college and university boards can co-source or outsource their internal audit function with Baker Tilly.

Insight article

Does your not-for-profit organization need an audit committee?

Wondering if your organization would benefit from an audit committee? Learn how audit committees can ensure compliance and help execute responsibilities.

Insight article

Strategic board involvement: Steps for effective not-for-profit board governance during a merger or acquisition

Considering a merger or collaboration for your NFP? Explore these strategies for effective M&A board governance.

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