Sustainability 101
Alyssa Rade, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workiva Carbon (formerly Sustain.Life), provides a high-level overview of ESG and sustainability, and how to think about it from a business perspective. Presented at the GRF ESG Summit, April 24, 2024.
ESG Risk Assessments
Kristen Ocampo, Internal Audit Supervisor at GRF, outlines a pathway for identifying and prioritizing investor, stakeholder, and compliance risks related to ESG, so it aligns with your strategic business goals. Presented at the GRF ESG Summit, April 24, 2024.
Understanding Reasonable Cybersecurity Measures under New Federal Guidelines for Uniform Guidance
Cybersecurity has skyrocketed to the number one slot on many surveys and experts’ risk rankings as noted in GRF’s Top Risk for Nonprofits and Associations report. In response to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has introduced language in the recently updated Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance aimed…
GRF Celebrates Internal Audit Awareness Month
At GRF, we know and love the role of the internal auditor, but it’s not clearly understood by people outside the profession. To raise awareness and appreciation, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has designated May as Internal Audit Awareness Month! GRF is helping to spread the word. The IIA has some excellent resources designed…
Key takeaways from GRF’s 2024 ESG Summit
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, GRF brought together a panel of leading industry experts to provide a comprehensive overview of ESG, including current trends and regulations for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The half-day summit was jam packed with actionable information and advice. Bookmark this page! In upcoming posts,…
GRF CPAs & Advisors Partners with Sustain.Life to Offer Sustainability Software
A new partnership to help organizations measure, manage, and report on their sustainability practices. UPDATE June 18, 2024 – Sustain.Life has been aquired by Workiva to create Workiva Carbon. This acquisition will expand Workiva’s industry-leading platform for ESG, Financial Reporting, and GRC with the addition of Carbon Accounting, Carbon Management, and Decarbonization. Read more >>…
Enterprise Risk Management in Nonprofit Organizations – 2024 Workshop Takeaways
On February 22-23, 2024, GRF and NC State University’s Enterprise Risk Management Initiative convened over 100 nonprofit executives and board members to discuss enterprise risk management strategies and tactics. This 5th annual workshop, “Navigating the World of Uncertainties Impacting Nonprofit Organizations,” aims to fill a gap in the resources available to tax-exempt organizations seeking to…
GRF CPAs & Advisors Supports International Fraud Awareness Week
GRF is once again promoting anti-fraud awareness as an official supporter of International Fraud Awareness Week, taking place November 12 – 18, 2023. Supporting organizations are spreading the word about identifying and preventing fraud, and GRF is sharing helpful tools and information, which can be accessed on the firm’s Fraud Awareness Tips and Resource Page….
Fraud Awareness Tips and Resources
International Fraud Awareness Week takes place November 12 – 18, 2023 Fraud Awareness Week highlights how crucial it is for organizations to pause and reflect on the evolving landscape of fraud risks. In an era where the convergence of technology and human ingenuity continues to shape our world, the need for proactive risk management is…
A Guide to Third Party Risk Management
Understanding and mitigating third party risk has become more important than ever, which makes now the perfect time for your organization to implement a third-party risk management program. This guide covers several aspects of third-party risk management, including steps for developing a program, tips for vetting new vendors, and the new risks presented by AI tools.