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There Is No “C” in “ESG”: An Illustration of ESG’s Biggest Risk

Harvard Corporate Governance

At its core, ESG stands for the principle that one should identify and consider environmental, social, and governance factors when making business and investment decisions. Be formless, shapeless, like water.

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ESG Reporting for Private Companies

Harvard Corporate Governance

To be clear, for many private companies, ESG considerations—however the particular company defines ESG—inform the core purpose, values and day-to-day operations of the business, often from the venture’s founding stage, and consideration of ESG in that context is of course beyond the scope of this overview.

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Supporting IVS compliance in Spain

IVSC

The Asociación Española de Análisis de Valor (AEV) is the professional association that represents the Spanish Registered Valuation Companies that carry out around 85% of the valuations for regulated purposes in Spain. Core Principles of Valuation Standard Setting and Valuation. Purpose (Objective). Core Principles of Valuation.

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3 Year Strategic Plan Example: A 3 Year Plan for Growth

Rhythm Systems

Many companies I work with have an Annual Plan and some foundational strategic elements, like Core Values, Core Purpose and Mission/Vision/ BHAG ( Big Hairy Audacious Goal. ). However, these companies often don’t take time to define goals on the 3 year time horizon.

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A time for reflection – Our changing world

IVSC

Against this backdrop, the core facets of professionalism – impartiality, integrity, ethics and standards – take on even greater relevance. Much of this pandemic-initiated ‘legacy’ approach will remain core to our future activities. Confidence is sometimes in short supply.

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Hog Wild Appraisal Problems

ISA

I have a hundred-thousand-dollar hog I need appraised for insurance purposes. I think the IRS defines a “qualified appraiser” as someone having “2 or more years of experience in valuing the type of property being valued” (IRS Pub. I have all of the paperwork to show what I paid for it. Could I become competent?

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Moving Internal Audits from Mundane to What Matters

Internal Audit 360

Internal audit must deeply investigate how well the organization is taking advantage of its core competencies, availability of resources, and existing third-party relationships to achieve its objectives. 3) Core Competencies vs. Core Complexities. The core complexities are factors that can hinder the growth of a company.