Benzinga

APRIL 22, 2024

(TSX: CURA ) (OTCQX: CURLF ) is closing its previously announced acquisition of Northern Green Canada, a vertically integrated Canadian licensed cannabis producer focused primarily on expanding in the international market through its EU-GMP certification.

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Marketability 118

Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 29, 2023

The newly-formed International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is expected to adopt two reporting standards in June: one on climate-related risks, and a second on other sustainability related information.

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Technology 313

Internal Audit 360

DECEMBER 21, 2023

T here’s a palpable concern for the future among internal auditors. I wouldn’t quite call it anxiety, but there’s certainly some underlying angst about how the next few years will play out for internal auditors. Sounds like a job for internal audit. Upheaval and change will rule the day.

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Start-ups Technology 116

IVSC

MAY 2, 2023

IVSC is pleased to announce the launch of a 12-week public consultation on the proposed changes to the International Valuation Standards (IVS). Access Consultation The post IVSC Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to International Valuation Standards (IVS) appeared first on International Valuation Standards Council.

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Marketability Technology 240

Benzinga

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Owens-Corning (NYSE: OC ) has announced an acquisition of Masonite International (NYSE: DOOR ) that is expected to be completed 2024-H1. Under the terms of the agreement, Owens-Corning has agreed to give Masonite International $3.90 billion in cash in exchange for DOOR stock. Full story available on Benzinga.com

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Marketability 105

Benchmark Report

APRIL 16, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of BitCo Telecoms, a leading provider of business wireless and voice over IP solutions, to Link Africa, one of the leading cost-effective independent fibre network operators in South Africa

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 2, 2024

PS International designs, engineers, and delivers peak-performance oil-water separators with supporting lift stations and specialty tanks for industrial and commercial wastewater treatment. The company serves a diversified customer base that includes contractors and resellers in the industrial and commercial markets in the US and abroad.

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Marketability 45

BV Specialists

APRIL 8, 2024

This is what we like to refer to as internal business planning. As your business plans continue to develop throughout the year, the appraisal you’ve proactively sought out early on will come in handy as you complete your internal requirements. It will also be helpful to third parties who may get involved with your company’s operations.

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Appraisal Business Valuation 73

Benchmark Report

APRIL 11, 2024

Benchmark International is delighted to announce that it has ranked in Mergermarket’s league tables for the number of deals conducted in both Germany and the UK for Q1 2024.

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Gross Mendelsohn

DECEMBER 18, 2023

But on the flip side, too much trust could create an opportunity for a key employee to defraud your organization, no matter what internal controls you have in place. Let’s look at how trust impacts the effectiveness of internal controls and different ways you can protect your organization, including a real-life case study.

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Norman Marks

OCTOBER 20, 2023

To answer this question, we must first decide why we have an internal audit function. My answer is that: An effective internal audit function provides the risk-based assurance, advice, and insight[1] that leadership needs for success[2]. What value does it provide for any organization?

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Internal Audit 360

MARCH 28, 2024

GUEST BLOG POST T his may be an odd question to ask, but as a leader of internal audit and risk management it was an important issue for me: Where should internal audit sit in any given organization? ” See also, “ To Whom Should Internal Audit Leaders Report?” The post Where Does Internal Audit Sit?

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Internal Audit 360

APRIL 27, 2023

GUEST BLOG A s a consultant, I review internal audit departments at multiple financial services organizations each year while conducting Quality Assurance Reviews. As an internal auditor, it’s essential to understand the differences between these two essential functions and ensure that they are separated appropriately.

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Compliance Technology 98

Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Benchmark International's triumph at the 2024 ACQFIVE™ Global Awards , underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence on the global stage, winning in the following categories:

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 22, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of York-based MyKnowledgeMap by London-based Everfield.

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Internal Audit 360

DECEMBER 22, 2022

From an internal audit perspective, it meant focusing on helping to make those organizations more resilient in the face of uncertainty and rapid change. As we look back on the top internal audit articles of 2022, we see many of these themes emerging in the articles that ranked the highest among you, our readers.

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Start-ups Compliance 98

Benchmark Report

APRIL 15, 2024

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of London-based Fleming Mcgillivray (t/a FMConsult) by Belfast-based fscom.

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Internal Audit 360

JULY 20, 2023

GUEST BLOG POST A few years ago, I was privileged to be a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Relook Task Force. That lead to the development of the Core Principles of Internal Auditing , which were published after approval by the IIA’s board. That sharing is often not included in formal audit reports.

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Audit Board

JANUARY 2, 2023

This year’s resolutions take inspiration from AuditBoard’s 2023 Focus on the Future report, which asked internal auditors to identify the biggest strategic risks facing the profession. When identifying strategies to help you increase internal audit’s impact in 2023, where better to begin? Our focus must be on the risks. .

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Compliance Technology 88

Reynolds Holding

MARCH 18, 2024

What relevance does international law have for corporate governance? Collectively, these enforcement techniques offer important incentives for corporate actors to comply with international law. Specifically, stakeholders may confront many collective action challenges in monitoring a corporation’s compliance with international law.

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Compliance Finance Marketability 69

Benchmark Report

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Refinitiv , previously known as Thomson Reuters, has released their Global League Tables for Q3 2023, and Benchmark International was recognized with several high rankings in multiple categories. and Worldwide, Benchmark International is nearly the only firm to show a positive change in the number of deals.

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Marketability 104

Law 360 M&A

APRIL 16, 2024

International Paper Co. said on Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire packaging provider DS Smith PLC in an all-share deal valuing the U.K. group at £5.8 billion ($7.2 billion), after fighting off a competing bid by Mondi PLC.

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 1, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce that the management team at Jorden Industries, owners of Clement Trailers and Hilbilt Trailers, has acquired Summit Trailer Sales, Inc.

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Internal Audit 360

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

I t’s easy for internal audit to get stuck in a rut. We approach the year with plans to revise last year’s internal audit plan, but in the end, we don’t change that much. Sure, a solid risk assessment will help focus internal audit on what matters. But that’s not all it needs to keep from falling back on old habits.

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Marketability 98

Internal Audit 360

AUGUST 17, 2023

GUEST BLOG POST W ith the rise of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, sometimes I think that we internal auditors will all soon be out of a job. Unfortunately, machine learning is not quite accessible for me to just ask my computer to do it… so I found an intern! Or data analytics… and internal auditing? The reason?

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Technology Start-ups Marketability 69

Benchmark Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ipswich-based Sapphire by Suffolk-based Climate Care Solutions ( CCS ).

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Benchmark Report

APRIL 22, 2022

Benchmark International is delighted to announce it has officially opened its new offices in Germany. In close proximity to Düsseldorf International Airport and near the city centre of Düsseldorf, the building is very well positioned from a logistical standpoint.

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 22, 2024

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated the transaction between Orlando, FL-based Jardon & Howard Technologies (JHT) and Lexington Park, MD-based Precise Systems (Precise). JHT offers training and simulation solutions, technical documentation, and professional staffing support.

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Technology Marketability 59

Machen McChesney

APRIL 27, 2022

Many companies have an internal audit department that tests whether the organization is accurately reporting financial results and complying with U.S. But it’s important for internal auditors to think beyond compliance. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

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Compliance 77

Norman Marks

MARCH 8, 2023

I believe it is important for everybody who shares my desire to advance the internal audit profession and its practices to review and share feedback on the draft. The IIA has released for public comment a draft update of its Standards. X I took my time in carefully reviewing the draft, line by line, and […]

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Internal Audit 360

MARCH 29, 2023

Because Internal auditors can face similar challenges in proving their findings. Data conformance to hypotheses is critical when testing full datasets and positions internal auditors to size issues more precisely with a clear audit trail for all exceptions. In this respect, many of us internal auditors could learn lessons from Lemmy.

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Banking 98

Internal Audit 360

APRIL 27, 2022

While there is very little debate that the head of internal audit, usually the chief audit executive (CAE), should report functionally to the board (usually the audit committee of the board), there are some strong opinions on where it should report for administrative purposes. Approving the risk-based internal audit plan.

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Start-ups 98

Benzinga

JANUARY 3, 2024

Advent International was reportedly discussing a potential acquisition of Fisher Investments , a money-management firm recognized for its extensive advertising campaigns. "Fisher Investments is not being bought by Advent International or anyone else—plain and simple," Fisher Investments said in a statement.

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 7, 2024

Benchmark International has successfully facilitated a transaction between Wake Forest, NC-based SignCraft Solutions, LLC (SignCraft) and two individual buyers.

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Machen McChesney

MAY 11, 2023

In the current economic environment, companies are looking for ways to gain efficiencies within their Internal Audit processes and procedures. The use of Technology and Data Analytics have transformed the Internal Audit function by enabling:

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Technology 79

Norman Marks

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The results from my recent survey (thanks to the 75 internal audit practitioners who responded) are interesting. Q1: Does your internal audit function audit the organization’s management of risk? You can see the results of the earlier survey here.) First, I will review the answers about auditing risk management.

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Benchmark Report

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Kegelmann, manufacturer of prototypes, series, and assemblies, has been acquired by leading manufacturer of machines and systems, Handtmann in a deal facilitated by Benchmark International.

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