Cherry Bekaert: Risk & Cybersecurity

In the third episode of the Risk and Cybersecurity podcast’s AI Compliance series, host Lauren Ross is joined by Steve Ursillo, Partner in Cybersecurity at Cherry Bekaert, and Morgan Hague, Senior Manager at Meditology Services. Together, they dive into the unique governance and risk management challenges organizations face when deploying internal AI versus leveraging third-party artificial intell...

In the second episode of the AI Compliance series, host Lauren Ross is joined by Steve Ursillo, Partner in Cybersecurity at Cherry Bekaert, and Morgan Hague, Senior Manager at Meditology Services. Listen in as they explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, including the impact of the European Union (EU) AI Act and U.S. executive orders, and how organizations can p...

In the kickoff episode of the Risk and Cybersecurity podcast’s AI Compliance series, host Lauren Ross welcomes Steve Ursillo, Partner in Cybersecurity at Cherry Bekaert, and Morgan Hague, Senior Manager at Meditology Services, for a deep dive into the frameworks shaping responsible artificial intelligence (AI).  The conversation unpacks how standards like SOC 2, ISO 42001, and the National Insitit...

In this episode of our Internal Audit podcast series, John Heagy , Senior Manager, and Scott Peyton , Partner in our Risk Advisory practice, discuss the evolving role of internal audit in artificial intelligence (AI) oversight.  They unpack the differences between traditional and generative AI, explore how internal audit function is leveraging these technologies, and examine the risks that come wi...

Explore the transformative impact of data analytics on internal audit processes with Yani Diaz , Director and Ann-Blair Jamison , Senior Manager from our Risk Advisory practice. Throughout the episode, they discuss the key benefits of using data analytics, such as enhanced risk assessment, improved efficiency and predictive analysis. Additionally, they offer insights into how organizations can eff...

The Institute of Internal Audit’s (IIA) Vision 2035 report highlights the pivotal role that soft skills will play in shaping the future of internal audit. Join Jodi Lewis , Manager, and Andy Jameson , Director, from our Risk Advisory practice as they discuss the top three critical skills that internal auditors must cultivate to excel in the evolving internal audit landscape. Additionally, they wil...

The Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)’s Vision 2035 report highlights the need for internal auditors to embrace technological advancements and expand their advisory roles to remain relevant and effective. In the IIA’s comprehensive vision, internal auditors will evolve into strategic advisors by 2035 and utilize cutting-edge technology to provide robust, evidence-based assurance and navigate emerg...

In the latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, National Technology Business Development Leader Marc Montoro, Leader is joined by Information Assurance & Cybersecurity Senior Managers Keith Jackson and Brian Kirk. Together, they discuss the basics of the HITRUST Framework, exploring its evolution from a healthcare focus to an industry-agnostic standard. Their conversation...

In the latest episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast series, Neal Beggan , is joined by Steven Ursillo and Dan Sembler , both partners in our Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice. During this episode they discuss the many benefits of Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 reports, such as security insights, gaining customer trust and risk management, and how...

In the latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, the second of a two-part series, Nate Regimbal, Digital Advisory New Practices & Solutions Leader, joins Sam Halaby , Senior Manager in Risk Advisory, and Dan Gallagher , from the Firm’s Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice, to discuss Anti-Money Laundering Model (AML) Testing & Monitoring best practices. Th...

In the latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, Neal Beggan , Risk Advisory Leader, and key leaders from Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory SOX practice, Yani Diaz and Peyton Black , discuss SOX “hot buttons” to look out for as 2023 comes to an end. Their conversation delves into auditor reliance, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) audit standards and changes in SOX...

The latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast begins the first of a two-part series where Nate Regimbal , Digital Advisory New Practices & Solutions Leader, joins Alan Swan , Digital Advisory Managing Director, along with Audrey Magennis and Dan Gallagher from the Firm’s Information Assurance & Cybersecurity practice, to discuss Anti-Money Laundering Model (AML) Validati...

In the latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, Neal Beggan , Risk Advisory Leader, and key leaders from Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory SOX practice, Gareth Montague-Smith and Peyton Black , discuss the concept of SOX “Lite,” a controls diagnostic service for smaller or private companies that can help prepare companies to go public, help remediate material weaknesses or signif...

In the latest episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, Neal Beggan , Risk Advisory Leader, and key leaders from Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory SOX practice, Gareth Montague-Smith and Peyton Black , discuss the concept of offshoring and some key considerations for companies evaluating whether to use the offshore ability of their service providers. Their conversation analyzes key consi...

In today’s digital age, it’s imperative to manage your organization’s data for policies, procedures and best practices to maintain the system integrity and performance. On this episode of the Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, join Neal Beggan , Partner and Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory Practice Leader, and Alan Swan , Managing Director and Risk & Data Management Leader, as they dive int...

As SEC filers prepare for the 2023 SOX compliance reporting season, public companies must evaluate their organization’s internal controls, policies and procedures, and IT systems, including user access reviews. Another common issue surrounds significant and unusual transactions, understanding the risks, and designing and testing controls to offset those potential risks. On this episode of the Risk...

Following a previous Risk In Review podcast episode on Sustainability in Business and the Future of ESG , Neal Beggan , Leader of the Firm’s Risk Advisory practice, and Ved Gupta , our Risk Advisory guest, outline considerations if you are starting the corporate sustainability journey and establishing a long-term ESG program. Together they identify where to start in the ESG program, define its pur...

On this episode of the Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, we continue the Risk In Review series as we explore internal audit plans and a few common mistakes that often occur during the development of the annual internal audit plan.  Establishing a sound audit plan and internal controls framework can ensure your organization is protecting against fraud and misuse, creating organizational effic...

On a recent episode of the Risk & Accounting Advisory’s Risk-in-Review podcast, our risk leaders cover the very important topic of sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). The term ESG is a relatively new corporate governance approach that many organizations have adopted or are evaluating over the past few years in response to external and internal forces like regulators...

On this episode of our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, we are discussing “responsible innovation” — new and expanded or modified products and services — as part of the Risk in Review series. This series is meant to provide informative content in a 5-queston format. Our guest, Mike Dempsey, Senior Manager, in the Risk & Accounting Advisory group unpacks what responsible innovation means...

Our recent discussion on the latest Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast focused on five key issues impacting cannabis companies and how to address these unique industry obstacles. Our advisory professionals cover the main issues and root causes, and how we have helped address these challenging industry barriers.  With this highly regulated, yet growing industry, we turn to Kirstie Liberatore, D...

In today’s complex and fast-moving business environment, it’s important to leverage technology and automation in all your business systems. Through strategic alliance with Blackline, which supports activities not managed by ERPs, but that are critical to business stakeholders and their performance analytics, planning and decision process, our professionals will cover issues facing the modern accou...

Understanding which statute your company falls within is important as a significant impact on the level of effort management and the external auditor must incur to comply. On this episode of the Risk & Accounting Advisory’s Risk in Review podcast, we honor the 20th anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”) and explore the differences between SOX 404a and 404b, outline the nuances and excep...

Our Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast takes a bird’s eye view of the latest SOX 404 considerations public companies must consider as they wrap-up their first quarter filings and move into the summer. Keeping people, process, and technology at the forefront, we examine a few of the focus areas looking at business and operational considerations as companies begin the planning process for the se...

On this episode of the Risk & Accounting Advisory podcast, we are tackling the topic of Third-Party Risk Management (“TPRM”) in our Risk-In-Review series. This series provides informative content in a five-question format. Future episodes will include topics like Sarbanes-Oxley compliance , ESG, IT, Enterprise Risk Management , Financial Services Consulting and much more. We begin our discussi...