Thought leadership

Jun 6, 2022

Chain Reactions: Best Risk Management Practices for Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

What’s behind the surge in supply chain issues? How can organizations identify supply chain-related risks on the horizon? And what can they do to manage their risks and come out stronger on the other side?

May 13, 2022

The Happiest Place on Earth? A look inside Disney’s Tax and Non-Tax Battle with the State of Florida

Poole College accounting professors Nathan Goldman and Christina Lewellen take a closer look at the recent feud between the state of Florida and Disney.

May 11, 2022

Poole Podcast Season 2, Episode 4: How AI is Driving Data Decisions in Business, with Haroon Abbu and Bill Rand

Bill Rand and Haroon Abbu dive into AI and how it’s taught in the classroom.

May 3, 2022

‘Tax Haven’ Companies May Be Less Risky Than Investors Think

Many of these companies are actually more transparent than their counterparts in countries that are not tax havens.

Apr 11, 2022

Two Ways to Increase Risk Intelligence in an Uncertain World

According to Deloitte, these are two keys to forming a risk intelligent enterprise. And, when implemented together, they help organizations support strategic initiatives, see the risk horizon with a wider lens and weigh the potential impacts of their risk responses.

Mar 21, 2022

Busting Three Myths About Enterprise Risk Management

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has gained significant momentum in recent years, and demand for ERM professionals is on the rise. Still, there are a handful of myths and misconceptions causing hesitation. 

Mar 7, 2022

Three Emerging Trends in Risk Management

Across business and industry, a handful of emerging ERM trends are transforming the way entities approach risk.

Feb 11, 2022

Mark Beasley Speculates the Biggest Concerns for Executives in 2022

Mark Beasley, professor of accounting and the director of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, predicts that the biggest concern for executives in 2022 is related to talent and culture.

Feb 10, 2022

Salaries Surge for Risk Management Professionals

According to the RIMS 2021 Compensation Survey, risk professionals across the United States – of all levels and responsibilities – saw an average 14.4% increase in base salary in 2021 compared to 2019. In 2021, the median annual base salary for these practitioners climbed to $135,000 – up from $118,000 in 2019.

Feb 7, 2022

Mark Beasley Explains the Reasons Behind the Great Resignation

Mark Beasley, professor of accounting, explains why the Great Resignation, the high number of people leaving their jobs, is due to the life-changing pandemic and other opportunities of employment.