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How Banks Should Build (or Rebuild) Their Internal Audit and Risk Teams Before the Next Crisis
Identifying governance blind spots is the first step. But knowing what’s broken and knowing how to fix it are two different problems. The gaps most bank boards struggle with, whether in credit risk oversight, control deficiency management, or audit committee effectiveness, don’t close on their own. They close when the right people are in the right roles, with the right
What Bank Boards Get Wrong About Risk and Controls
Article written by Brian Gordon, former Big Four Audit Partner and Executive Board Leader Having spent decades advising financial institutions, I’ve seen bank boards and audit committees work tirelessly to fulfill their oversight responsibilities. Yet too often, even well‑intentioned boards miss key warning signs until they become costly problems. The issue isn’t a lack of commitment; it’s the persistence of
Why Traditional Job Boards Fail Modern Talent Markets
Job boards struggle in today’s market because they were built for a slower, more employer‑driven era, while hiring has become faster, more networked, and data‑rich. They still have a place, but as a primary strategy, they’re increasingly inefficient, opaque, and often out of date. What Today’s Job Market Looks Like The modern talent market is shaped by three dynamics: A
Why Accounting and Finance Project Resources Are Critical in 2026
Accounting and finance project resources will be critical in the new year. Accounting and finance functions are entering 2026 with rising workloads and persistent talent gaps, and multiple reports indicate that demand for experienced professionals is set to remain strong. Open finance and accounting roles have surged significantly in recent years, with one analysis noting a 150% increase in open
What Does Year-End Accounting Look Like in Q4 of 2025?
In 2025, year-end accounting stands at the forefront of industry transformation, fueled by rapid technological innovation, evolving regulations, and a critical talent crunch, forcing accounting and finance teams to radically adapt their approach to financial management and reporting. Companies navigate a landscape where AI-driven automation, data analytics, and sustainability mandates converge, and the pace of change is measured not only
Lawrence Heltzer: Mastering Financial Modeling and Dashboard Storytelling to Drive Strategic Clarity
Lawrence Heltzer is a renowned financial modeling expert whose dashboards and reporting tools have empowered more than 30 companies, from SaaS and tech-enabled services to healthcare and hospitality, to unlock clarity and drive smarter decisions. “At its core, financial modeling still feels like what first drew me to it: solving puzzles that unlock clarity, and I’ve loved puzzles since I