Key takeaways Historically, the mandate of Global Business Services (GBS) has been to centralize work, drive standardization, and maximize efficiency through automation and labor arbitrage. Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is the next step change. It does not just speed the work, it reorients the GBS operating model and the human roles within it, from doing...
Many organizations run System and Organization Controls (SOC) reporting and the financial statement audit as separate efforts, creating duplicate work and unnecessary strain on internal teams. This session explores what changes when those engagements are coordinated under a single methodology and provider, and where that coordination can create efficiencies. The session also covers common blind...
Public sector leaders may recognize the potential of AI to modernize operations and improve constituent services, yet many struggle to turn interest into meaningful results. As AI tools and expectations evolve faster than most organizations can plan, leaders are left navigating fundamental questions: where to start, how to move quickly without increasing risk, and how...
A live webcast for business leaders Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET 1.0 CPE credit · Specialized Knowledge · Complimentary There will be no replay of this webcast, so be sure to join us live. For 250 years, America has been built by leaders who turned moments of change into moments...
Event overview Organizations are facing sustained pressure to do more with less when it comes to compensation. Flat or limited salary-increase budgets—combined with inflation, shifting labor dynamics and growing expectations around pay transparency—are challenging traditional approaches to attracting and retaining talent. In this environment, the compensation strategy must evolve. Organizations can no longer rely solely...
Description: MCP (model context protocol) is rapidly emerging as the standard for connecting AI systems with enterprise data and business processes. However, many organisations focus on technology before addressing a more fundamental challenge: governance readiness. Successful MCP adoption depends on more than secure architecture and technical controls. It requires clear ownership, cross-functional accountability, trusted data...
State and local tax audits are becoming more frequent, aggressive, and increasingly complex for taxpayers. With auditors asserting unique positions and imposing significant penalties, navigating a state tax audit can feel overwhelming. During this session, our state and local tax specialists will explore strategies to defend state tax audits and discuss the issues and trends...
Over the past 18 months, continuing shifts in trade policy have required businesses to adapt their operating models to navigate these unpredictable times. Businesses continue to face tariff uncertainty in 2026 and beyond, ranging from ongoing trade investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and Section 301 of the Trade Act...
Description The Opportunity Zone (OZ) program is changing and the window to act under the existing rules is closing fast. IRS Notice 2026-40, issued in response to the One Big Beautiful Budget Act (OBBBA), gives investors, developers and fund managers the clearest picture yet of how the program evolves as the 2026 inclusion event approaches...
Effective nonprofit governance begins with a knowledgeable and engaged board. This session explores the strategic, legal, and fiduciary responsibilities of board members, with a focus on essential policies, financial oversight, and accountability structures. Participants will examine the critical role of “tone at the top” in shaping organizational culture, ethics, and performance. Through practical frameworks and...
