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Internal Control Weaknesses: How to Identify and Fix Them
While 2020 was an unprecedented year for all, it broke a record no one could anticipate: one one-third of all fraud committed worldwide resulted from internal control weaknesses. While internal controls can be a challenge in their own right, they exist for important...
Why Digital Transformation Matters Now More Than Ever for Governance
Today's organizations find themselves in an accelerating whirlwind of disruptive factors, making digital transformation necessary. The dizzying pace of technological change continuously reshapes the business world while presenting new cyber risks that saturate every...
Compliance Education: How To Create The Perfect Annual Plan
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Expert Predictions: The 10 Board Trends We’ll See in 2026
Boards have faced mounting challenges over the last couple of years, and 2026 will be no different when it comes to board trends - including risk, a volatile economy, and the growing need to keep up with modern governance. That's part of the reason that Diligent, the...
6 Top AI Trends in GRC to Watch in 2026
2025 was a hallmark year for generative AI, especially for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), but how will AI trends look in 2026? Next year seems to be even more focused on AI for GRC functions, with a new AI tool emerging - agentic AI. These are intelligent...
Documenting Internal Controls for CFOs: With 7 Helpful Steps
As financial operations become more automated and regulatory scrutiny increases, financial leaders across Africa cannot afford to treat documenting internal controls as a box-ticking exercise. A clear, scalable documentation process not only strengthens audit...
The Truth About Anti-Corruption Screening: A Guide
When financial crime and corruption grow every day, anti-corruption screening is the key to enhancing oversight and transparency. Whether the focus falls on financial reporting, governance, or enterprise risk management, staying ahead regulatory change is no longer...