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Governance: It’s Not About the Acronym—It’s About the Architecture

I. Cut the Noise, Build the House Lately, it feels like everyone has a new idea of what Governance, Risk and Compliance “GRC” should stand for. Rearranged acronyms. Added letters. Branding workshops…

Corporate Governance

Dwayne Jorgensen

4 mins read

Are We Heading for Another 2008?

Finance leaders should be vigilant in seeking to understand where systemic risks are building, and how resilient their organization is in navigating volatile markets. Should we be concerned about current events? There…

Financial Strategies & Management

Alan Lester

3 mins read

The Art and Science of Risk Management Decisions

Risk is an inherent aspect of life and business. The ability to make effective risk decisions defines the difference between stagnation and progress, success and failure. But what exactly does “risk decision”…

Risk Management

Alan Lester

9 mins read

QATT: The Cornerstone of Trust

Transaction Validation Testing, Transaction Process Validation, Regulatory Reporting Testing, Regulatory Transaction Testing, Operations Quality Control, and Operations Risk Testing are all different names for the same process that occurs across various banks…

Risk Management

Kingland

7 mins read

Letter From the Editor – Fall 2025

The Financial Executives Networking Group is pleased with the continued success of the Financial Executives Journal, an online publication dedicated to industry thought leadership, career growth, and professional development. Featured Spotlight The current…

The FENG

Lynn Gargano

1 min read

Turning Audit Insights into Action: A Strategic Guide for Privately Held Businesses

ANCHIN ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS: For privately held businesses, the annual audit is more than a compliance exercise—it is a strategic tool for enhancing financial transparency, operational effectiveness, and long-term value. This article…

Audit & Advisory

Thomas Miranda CPA

4 mins read

The Risk You Can’t Afford to Ignore – The Consequences of Operating Without an Internal Audit Function

In today’s complex regulatory and financial landscape, the Internal Audit (IA) function is not a luxury but a necessity. Internal auditing's primary objective is to provide independent and objective assurance that an…

Nonprofit·Thought Leadership Spotlight

Michael Z. Stock

4 mins read

Resilience in Action: Holistic Risk Management, Financial Strength, and Lasting Impact

History teaches us that nonprofits flourish not just by enduring challenges, but by embracing innovation, diversifying revenue streams, and deepening community engagement. In today’s environment, nonprofit finance executives are uniquely positioned to…

Nonprofit·Thought Leadership Spotlight

Sandrine Wiedenkeller-Lichy

6 mins read