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Excited to announce that Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Comission, NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), and PwC will be working together to develop a Corporate Governance Framework (CGF) that will serve as a recognized governance model for US organizations. The framework will align with existing COSO frameworks and aim to enhance governance practices in publicly traded companies, private companies, startups, pre-IPO entities, and nonprofit organizations. #PwCProud  #CorporateGovernance #BoardGovernance  https://lnkd.in/gcXpkfBh 

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What is Design Thinking? Could it help your organization? Find out how Protiviti uses it to help clients build net new applications and modernize legacy systems.

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DFW’s new managing partner, Chris Clark, discusses the launch of the Forvis Mazars global network in an article for D CEO Magazine. Chris outlines how the unique global network allows the firm to better serve clients locally and internationally. He also outlines the growth and impact of the DFW practice unit for the North Texas region. Read the article to see the full conversation. https://bit.ly/4cA1uK4

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Ignite your potential at the BBB Torch & Spark Awards! 🔥🏅 Calling all visionary entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders—here's your chance to showcase your commitment to excellence and integrity. Step into the spotlight and celebrate your achievements. Apply before May 29, 2024, and make your mark! 🚀 #CBBIC #TAMUCC #CoastalBendBusiness #BBB #TorchAwards #SparkAwards #BusinessEvents #BusinessSuccess #Entrepreneurs

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Uncover the future of #InternalAuditing with #GrantThornton's detailed guide on the upcoming global standards effective January 9, 2025. Be prepared to adapt your practices for enhanced efficiency and #compliance, advance your #audit procedures to align with the evolving regulatory environment. #InteralAudit https://bit.ly/3XD40Lv

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Uncover the future of #InternalAuditing with #GrantThornton's detailed guide on the upcoming global standards effective January 9, 2025. Be prepared to adapt your practices for enhanced efficiency and #compliance, advance your #audit procedures to align with the evolving regulatory environment. #InteralAudit https://bit.ly/3VRBtQL

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As Texas contemplates ending property taxes, the implications for public services and infrastructure funding are substantial. Join us in discussing how this could affect our business landscape and community resources. #PolicyChange #BusinessImpact #EconomicDevelopment #TaxPolicy #TexasPolitics #TxLege https://bit.ly/3UlkLbW

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Check out this great read from Mike Varney, CPA, CIA and The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc.

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With a tight labor market and complex business priorities, do you have the right talent to help execute business goals within your Accounting and Finance Team? Listen in to a segment from the recent AICPA Town Hall featuring Robert Half’s vice president of permanent placement, Ai Ling Lee, as she dives into the demand for skilled talent and tactical strategies on how to hire efficiently. #roberthalf #hiringstrategies

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📣 Excited to announce that Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Comission, NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors), and PwC will be working together to develop a Corporate Governance Framework (CGF) that will serve as a recognized governance model for US organizations. The framework will align with existing COSO frameworks and aim to enhance governance practices in publicly traded companies, private companies, startups, pre-IPO entities, and nonprofit organizations.  #PwCProud  #CorporateGovernance #BoardGovernance https://lnkd.in/euq8Zz2M 

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EDIT: So I thought it would be painfully obvious that this was a self-deprecating post by me (Mike), but apparently not. To put everyone's mind at ease, I (Mike) posted this myself. No one was putting me down (other than myself). Yes, I post on here as the Chapter, as do several others who manage this page. Apparently our Chapter President Michael McManus is very good at putting folks to sleep, as evidenced by the looks of extreme boredom on everyone's faces during his brief presentation on the Houston Chapter's success factors at The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc. #LeadershipAcademy2024. 😂 This session was scheduled as the next to last of the conference, so everyone was winding down and ready to catch flights - at least that's his story and he's sticking to it. Photo credit: Jami Shine, CIA, CRMA, CISA, CRISC. Recapping our top success factor: echoing the #MemberFirst philosophy, the Houston Chapter focuses on our member needs first and foremost. While we can't please everyone all of the time, we listen to our members in various ways - our annual member survey (which contains detailed questions about our events, such as time, location, length, and topic), our post-event survey results, discussions and direct inquiries with our CAEs as well as the general membership, and brainstorming among the entire officer and Board of Governors team. By understanding what a large portion of our members need and want, we can tailor our programs each year. Again, we won't satisfy everyone. There's a movie quote "the needs of the many" (I'm sure some fellow sci-fi fans can finish that one) that's apropos here. If you have comments or questions, you can always contact us through emails published on the website and in the newsletter, or drop us a note here on LinkedIn.

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Attention Texas real estate professionals: The tax deadline has arrived! 🕰️ As we navigate the final hours to submit our property taxes, let's face it with a blend of humor and determination. Remember, even the most seasoned pros feel the crunch. So, if you're furiously dotting the i's and crossing the t's on your tax forms, know you're in good company. Let’s tackle this deadline with grace (and maybe a little bit of caffeine). How do you manage the tax season sprint? Share your tips or last-minute tax tales in the comments! #TaxDeadline #RealEstateProfessionals #LastMinuteHustle #PattenTitle #TaxSeasonStrategies #NetworkingUnderPressure #DeadlineDay

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At #KAP TNN, we are dedicated to transforming the audit landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to empower our clients with innovative solutions that streamline and automate their processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. As a testament to our commitment, we are developing automation for smart contract audits today. ✅Our expert auditor, Laura has conducted an in-depth audit on the PAPI smart contract (an ERC-20 token implementation with added functionality). 🔍Her deep analysis revealed four potential issues that needed immediate attention in order to improve contract’s robustness. These included: 1️⃣ A medium severity issue around missing `SafeMath` usage that could result in arithmetic operation failures due to lack of safety provisions. 2️⃣ A high severity issue as `_transfer` function exhibited potential vulnerability to reentrancy attacks. 3️⃣ A medium severity issue with usage of inline assembly, impacting the code’s readability and auditability. 4️⃣ A low severity issue around unchecked results of external calls that may cause unchecked failures. Laura further recommended the use of automated audit tools like Mythril and Echidna for a more comprehensive security analysis. In conclusion, while the PAPI smart contract aligns well with intended design and functionality, there are several improvements that the development team need to consider to ensure its security and robustness. Staying true to our commitment of transforming the audit landscape, we believe in empowering all stakeholders with such crucial contract audit information. ✔️ Stay tuned for more such updates. For the full report, visit 👉 https://buff.ly/4cib97R

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🌩️ Surviving Texas Storms with Sol-Ark: Powering Through the Chaos 🌩️ Texas is facing severe storms, and the impact is being felt across the state. Businesses are losing an estimated $150 billion annually due to power outages. 😱⚡️ 💼 Imagine the financial blow to your business with every minute the power is out. Homeowners, picture the peace of mind knowing your home is powered through the worst weather. 🏠 Sol-Ark’s EMP-proof hybrid inverters are designed to keep you connected, no matter what. Built with military-grade materials, our systems offer the ultimate protection and reliability. 🔋 Don’t wait for the next storm. Ensure your power security with Sol-Ark today! #SolArk #PowerOutages #TexasStorms #BusinessContinuity #HomeProtection #PeaceOfMind #EMPProof #HybridInverters #EnergySecurity

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#Auditors should be explaining to #audit committees how they are using technology and software in performance of their audit. Farkhod Ikramov, #JGA Director, shares more on the #JGAAdvisor blog. https://ow.ly/6f7g50RWKPG

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Need a breakdown of the key takeaways and tips from this year's AICPA Employee Benefit Plans Conference? This webinar has got you covered. After this course, you'll be able to: ✔️ List matters DOL and IRS representatives consider of key importance for EBPs in 2024 ✔️ Determine how recent legislation impacts various EBPs in 2024 ✔️ Apply the newest regulations within the industry to upcoming EBP audits ✔️ Identify common ERISA compliance issues and correction options This webinar is eligible for 2.4 CPE credits in Auditing. Register below! ⬇️ #EBP #AICPA #FreeWebinar #ERISA #CPEcredits

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