Internal audit

Haute Residence and Jaime Brown Continue Their Real Estate Partnership Into Second Year

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
Business performance management, Residence, Partnership, Family, Internal audit, Real estate, Property management

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Jaime Brown is a luxury real estate agent, wife, and mother of two in Tampa, Florida. After holding high-level executive positions in Internal Audit and Business Performance & Process Efficiency, Jaime left the corporate world in 2015 to develop the real estate brokerage firm, Tampa Homestyles. For the past three years, Jaime has facilitated multiple record-breaking sales all while raising her family in the middle of an unpredictable pandemic and real estate market.

Key Points: 
  • Haute Residence and acclaimed real estate agent Jaime Brown take their partnership into its second year.
  • As a Haute Residence member, Jaime is one of the agents who exclusively represents the high-end real estate market in Tampa, FL.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jaime Brown is a luxury real estate agent, wife, and mother of two in Tampa, Florida.
  • Jaime left the corporate world in 2015 to develop the real estate brokerage firm, Tampa Homestyles.

Transforming Accounting: FloQast Debuts New Solutions at TakeControl User Conference

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Flo, Visio, Narrative, Learning, Financial close management, Export Management and Compliance Program, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Feedback, FloQast, RCM, Perspiration, Microsoft, ERP, SOX, State Board of Administration of Florida, Internal audit, Accounting, Units of paper quantity, National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, CPA, Flowchart, Transaction-level modeling, Variance, National Association, News, CPE, Organization, Risk management, Audit, Management, Cryptocurrency

Today’s announcements come as FloQast also unveiled and detailed its vision for the future of generative AI and accounting during the conference.

Key Points: 
  • Today’s announcements come as FloQast also unveiled and detailed its vision for the future of generative AI and accounting during the conference.
  • By using generative AI, routine accounting tasks such as data entry, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation can be further automated.
  • Key features include:
    Automated Reports and Scoping: FloQast Variance Analysis automatically generates reports by integrating directly with FloQast Close and major ERP systems.
  • Deeper Insights with Transaction Level Details: FloQast Variance Analysis gathers transaction details by vendor or department, centralizing the analysis workflow.

Inogen Announces CFO Transition Plan

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Health, Health Technology, Managed Care, Interim, Optimism, Compensation, Electronics, Internal audit, Treasury, Disagreement, CFO, Adjustment, Management

The Company has retained a leading executive search firm to help with the search for a permanent replacement.

Key Points: 
  • The Company has retained a leading executive search firm to help with the search for a permanent replacement.
  • Mike has brought value to Inogen as an accomplished CFO and partner to me, and I am pleased to welcome him back to the company.
  • He brings expertise working across business functions, including with the CEO and Board of Directors, Audit Committee and Compensation and Governance Committee.
  • Inogen is reaffirming expectations for 2023 annual revenue of $315 million to $320 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $20 million to $25 million for the full year.

New Protiviti Survey Finds Companies Prioritizing Enabling Technology for SOX Compliance

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Pressure, LLM Communications, Service provider, GRC, Synthetic media, Disclosure, Risk management, Sarbanes–Oxley Act, Evolution, SOX, EDT, Internal audit, Organization, PCAOB, Climate change, Investment, Machine learning, Risk, Information technology audit, Generative, Artificial intelligence, ESG, ROI, CPE, Automation, Audit, Management, Protiviti

MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The fourteenth annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Survey, conducted by global consulting firm Protiviti, finds that 74% of organizations are seeking opportunities to further enable automation, while 58% reported an increase in hours spent on SOX compliance in the last year. Companies are prioritizing investments in automation and broader enabling technologies, such as GRC solutions, as well as advanced technology tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support SOX compliance activities. These technologies help counteract pressure from the PCAOB and external auditors to increase scope and procedures. The SEC's recently adopted rules related to cybersecurity disclosures and highly anticipated climate disclosure rules only increase the potential for expanded scope.

Key Points: 
  • Companies are prioritizing investments in automation and broader enabling technologies, such as GRC solutions, as well as advanced technology tools, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to support SOX compliance activities.
  • Companies prioritizing automation as a key tool to moderate rising cost pressures are experiencing increased efficiency, effectiveness and a decrease in business and operational costs.
  • The increase in hours spent on SOX compliance during the most recent fiscal year underscores the need to create and implement sustainable change through technology tools and automation.
  • The annual Protiviti SOX Compliance Survey benchmarks compliance costs, hours, processes and improvements, including how these areas are affected by current business conditions.

Barnes & Noble Education Names Kevin F. Watson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
University, Books, Entertainment, Primary, Secondary, Education, Telecommunications, Cablevision, Information technology, Risk management, MCI Communications, MCI, Iona University, Internal audit, Accounting, PanAmSat, Prudential Securities, Barnes & Noble Education, Treasury, Barnes, Business administration, Student, Initial public offering, CFO, Faculty, Growth, Financial management, Family, NYSE, Management

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that Kevin F. Watson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 7, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED), a leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that Kevin F. Watson has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective September 7, 2023.
  • Mr. Watson will report directly to Michael P. Huseby, Chief Executive Officer, BNED.
  • As CFO at Barnes & Noble Education, Mr. Watson will be responsible for the financial management of the Company, including leading the Accounting, Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning, Financial Operations, Internal Audit and Investor Relations teams.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Kevin to Barnes & Noble Education as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Michael P. Huseby, Chief Executive Officer, BNED.

Paychex Announces Efrain Rivera Plans to Retire as CFO

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Insurance, Software, Human Resources, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, LLP, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, University, Schrader, Gibson, State university system, MBA, Internal audit, PwC, CFO, Growth, Rivera, HCM, Management, Finance, Paychex

Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, announced today that Efrain Rivera, senior vice president and chief financial officer will retire as CFO, effective October 12th, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, payroll, benefits, and insurance services, announced today that Efrain Rivera, senior vice president and chief financial officer will retire as CFO, effective October 12th, 2023.
  • “On behalf of the board of directors, the management team, and the more than 16,000 Paychex employees, we want to thank Efrain for his leadership over the past 12 years,” said Paychex president and CEO, John Gibson.
  • In his time as CFO, Paychex has transformed into a technology-enabled service company and significantly expanded its HR solutions capabilities.
  • “The opportunity to provide strategic guidance and financial leadership for Paychex as CFO has been the highlight of my career,” stated Rivera.

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of James Stanton

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Finance, LLP, DLA, Financial services, Internal audit, Risk management, FDIC, Santander Bank, History, PCAOB, Partner, Consumer, Risk, RSM US, Growth, Bank, TM Capital Corp., Audit

James’ focus on the Consumer, Technology, Life Sciences, and Financial Services industries helps to expand the depth and reach of DLA’s Internal Audit practice.

Key Points: 
  • James’ focus on the Consumer, Technology, Life Sciences, and Financial Services industries helps to expand the depth and reach of DLA’s Internal Audit practice.
  • James joins DLA from RSM US LLP, where he held the role of Partner within the Risk Consulting division of the organization.
  • David Landau, Founder & CEO, expressed, "DLA, LLC is thrilled to welcome James Stanton to the Firm.
  • DLA, LLC looks forward to the promising journey ahead with James on board, helping to propel the Firm's Internal Audit practice to new heights of excellence and innovation.

Heart of England Co-op endorses the Volumatic CCi

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Heart, POS, Bank of England £100,000,000 note, Crime, Heart of England Co-operative Society, Internal audit, System, Bank, CCI, Security printing, Online shopping

Consequently, with the Volumatic CCi solution in place, Heart of England Co-op has seen the benefit of fully validated notes and a dramatic reduction in forgeries since the rollout.

Key Points: 
  • Consequently, with the Volumatic CCi solution in place, Heart of England Co-op has seen the benefit of fully validated notes and a dramatic reduction in forgeries since the rollout.
  • Beverley Cartwright, Head of Internal Audit at Heart of England Co-op, said: "The CCi is now embedded into all our Heart of England stores.
  • Mike Severs, Sales & Marketing Director at Volumatic, adds: "We are delighted to work with Heart of England Co-op to offer them a reliable cash handling solution with our CCi solution.
  • In today's difficult retail climate, the CCi really makes Heart of England Co-op more efficient, more secure and saves them money."

Scotiabank Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
Timeline of ITV Digital Channels, Risk, Partnership, Life, Cerberus Capital Management, Culture, Head, EVP, Espresso, CHRO, Scotiabank, Financial system, Marketing, Internal audit, Customer insight, Tangerine, Aris, Lebanese Canadian Bank, Wealth management, Digital transformation, Retail banking, HR, Risk management, Public sector banks in India, CFO, Bank, SVP, Global marketing, Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, Real estate, Rare-earth element, Management, Cryptocurrency, Security (finance), Finance, Retail, Accounting

Scotiabank has appointed Jenny Poulos as Deputy CHRO, effective October 2, 2023, and will assume the role of CHRO on December 4, 2023, joining the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Points: 
  • Scotiabank has appointed Jenny Poulos as Deputy CHRO, effective October 2, 2023, and will assume the role of CHRO on December 4, 2023, joining the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Scotiabank also announced additional changes to its Senior Leadership Team:
    Phil Thomas has been promoted to Group Head and Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
  • For the past 26 years, he has held senior leadership roles in Retail Banking, Digital Channels, Contact Centres and Risk Management across the Bank's footprint.
  • "I am proud of the calibre of talent we have at our senior leadership table.

DLA, LLC Announces Hiring of Managing Director, Maria Golenkov

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Banking, Accounting, Professional Services, Finance, Big Four accounting firms, CFO, NYSE, Growth, BDC Young Entrepreneur Award, DLA, Risk management, IPO, Business, Financial services, Business Development Company, SOX, Internal audit, Audit

DLA, LLC (DLA), a leading provider of internal audit and accounting advisory services, is delighted to announce the addition of Maria Golenkov as Managing Director, Internal Audit.

Key Points: 
  • DLA, LLC (DLA), a leading provider of internal audit and accounting advisory services, is delighted to announce the addition of Maria Golenkov as Managing Director, Internal Audit.
  • Maria brings a wealth of expertise to fortify DLA's impactful portfolio.
  • Before joining DLA, Maria held the position of Director at a prominent Big Four Accounting firm.
  • As Managing Director, Internal Audit, Maria is set to elevate DLA's impact and reinforce its reputation for excellence in the realm of audit and advisory services.