SPAC Spotlight: Industry and Tax Considerations for Going Public

ASC 606 Revenue Recognition–Technical Considerations for Government Contractors

Join us as we demonstrate how we have assisted clients with understanding this regulation and the common pitfalls that we have seen specific to government contractors.

2020 IA Webinar Series: Integration of Enterprise Risk Management with Internal Audit

With the growing use of ERM in organizations across all industries, Internal Audit Departments should continue to define their role in the ERM process.

2020 IA Webinar Series: Audit Management Skills: Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Its Impact on Internal Audit

Internal Auditors may be focused on risks, processes and controls, but at the end of the day, we audit people.

2020 IA Webinar Series: Cybersecurity’s Impact on SOX Compliance

Cybersecurity impacts financial statements and financial audits, but what are external auditors specifically reviewing when they’re performing Cybersecurity due diligence for Sarbanes Oxley compliance?

2020 IA Webinar Series: Update to The Three Lines Model for Effective Risk Management and Control

For more than 20 years, organizations around the world have turned to the "Three Lines of Defense" model to navigate ever-evolving business challenges toward achieving and sustaining success.

Elevating Your Data And Privacy Protection Knowledge in Today’s Environment – Caribbean Edition

Implementing a privacy program framework and managing an enterprise privacy program are covered in this course, including program operational lifecycles and guidance for structuring a knowledgeable, high-performing privacy team. Those taking this course will learn the skills, processes, and technologies needed to manage privacy in an organization—regardless of jurisdiction or industry.

The Intersection of E-Discovery & Cybersecurity - What Businesses Should Know

The lines between cybersecurity, data governance, data protection and e-discovery are blurred more than ever. Businesses with in-house legal teams are looking to understand what they need to know and what actions they should take to evolve alongside technology. The next era of e-discovery is about leaning in to this new way of looking at data to not only protect the castle, but to truly understand the story the data tells in every matter.

Executive Overview: Improving Cybersecurity Cost-Effectively

Business executives face the challenge of improving their company’s cybersecurity posture while balancing costs. The consequences of a cyberattack – including lost revenue, customers, diminished reputation and credibility, or even total shut down – force executives to prioritize cybersecurity within their budgets and strategize how to best allocate their limited resources. How should business executives prioritize improving their cybersecurity postures in the most cost-effective way?

Elevating Your Data and Privacy Protection Knowledge in Today’s Environment – Caribbean Edition (Part 2)

Implementing a privacy program framework and managing an enterprise privacy program are covered in this webinar, including documenting data transfers, recent changes to third party engagements, and guidance for structuring a knowledgeable, high-performing privacy team. Those taking this webinar will learn the skills, processes, and technologies needed to manage privacy in an organization—regardless of jurisdiction or industry.

2021 Internal Audit Webinar Series: Gen Z Talent Development - How to Attract, Develop, & Retain Top Professionals

Gen Z’ers, those born between 1997-2012, are making decisions and relating to institutions in a highly analytical and pragmatic way. It’s easy to understand the technical skills required for our internal audit teams, but understanding core characteristics and how best to work with Gen Z can make us more successful. This session will take a deeper dive into general Gen Z values and beliefs about stability, diversity, work-life blend, independence, digital access and more.

2022 Internal Audit Webinar Series - Internal Audit's Role in Cyber Maturity

Faced with a range of obstacles, internal audit teams are changing how they approach cyber. Our team will discuss cyber trends where priorities are driven by business outcome rather than by technology and budgets.

ERISA: Developments Impacting Benefit Plans

Join members from BDO’s ERISA Center of Excellence to learn about recent trends in the investment landscape affecting retirement plans, the impact of changing market conditions on retirement readiness, along with legislative and regulatory modifications.

2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Back to Basics: Best Practices for Establishing an Ideal Internal Audit Function

Establishing the right Internal Audit team can set your department up for success. Well run Internal Audit departments must learn to strike a balance between value and costs.

ERISA: Exploring and Understanding SECURE 2.0 webcast

Join members from BDO’s ERISA Center of Excellence for an in-depth overview of SECURE 2.0 to learn about the mandatory and optional provisions and effective dates for provisions.

2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Internal Audit of the Future

The Internal Audit profession is going through a period of change, coupled with increased expectations on our role to both protect and create value. Some are being fast-tracked as a result of the global pandemic and rapid advances in technology. Some are being driven by regulatory change, and others by demands of wider stakeholders as transformation, climate change, corporate responsibility and transparent governance are all shaping our worlds.

Taking Stock of Private Equity Mid-2023

Join BDO’s Private Equity Leaders for a discussion on where private equity sits midway through the year, informed by takeaways from our latest survey of more than 400 fund managers and operating partners and 250 portfolio company CFOs and board members.

Are You Ready for CSRD? Best practices your company can take for success

The Boards Role in Post Close Integration Activities

Join BDO’s 9/20 webcast for insights on the board’s role surrounding post-close integration activities.

2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Robotic Process Automation: Risk and Audit Considerations

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is technology that allows companies to build, deploy and manage software robots that emulate human actions interacting with digital systems and software. The planning phase of an RPA program is the perfect opportunity for Internal Audit teams to identify risks and make sure the right controls are in place, thereby setting programs up for success from the start.

2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Best Practices for Internal Audit Related to SOC Reporting

System and Organization Controls (SOC) audits are an independent assessment of the risks associated with using service organizations and other third parties. They are essential to regulatory oversight, vendor management programs, internal governance, and management. Our team will discuss what SOC reports mean for internal audit teams as well as best practices to ensure obligations related to SOC reporting are met.

2023 Board Compensation Trends and Year-End Planning Considerations

Join us as we break down the recently released BDO 600 Compensation Studies of the pay practices for board members and CEOs/CFOs across a variety of industries and hear from compensation subject matter professionals and compensation committee members on their views and expectations for 2024 and beyond.

2023 Internal Audit Webcast Series: Skills Development: Technical Writing for Internal Audit

Technical writing is a balancing act and one that is critical in the Internal Audit profession. Documents must be precise enough to cover subject matter yet general enough to apply to numerous projects. Join us for this skills development training as a technical writing professional shares steps that need to be taken to create high-quality technical documents, including the creation of document plans and planning organizational meetings with stakeholders and reviewers.