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ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 1 Discussion

Overview of ERM

Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) is directly related to auditing. Describe the relationship between ERM and auditing. Why is ERM important to an organization?

In response to your peers, build upon the similarities to your responses and question any differences. Additionally, share what role you envision to be part of in the ERM process in your current professional role or the role that you are aiming for in the future.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 2 Discussion

DQ1 Whistleblower Support

Why is it important to have an established enterprise compliance hotline and whistleblower support within an organization? From your research and experience in the work place, how do you think systems like these can be designed for success?

In response to your peers, put yourself in the role of a whistleblower and discuss the design suggestions.

DQ2 Challenges with Compliance

Choose a publicly held organization that had compliance issues. Describe the organization and identify the compliance issues faced with various agencies. What actions did they take to correct the issue? How could they have done better? Why was this organization challenged with adhering to industry-required compliance rules?

In response to your peers, suggest and explore additional measures that could be used in the future to avoid the compliance challenges.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 3 Discussion

SOX Compliance and COSO ERM

The implementation of an effective ERM program should have closely coordinated efforts to establish effective SOX compliance. As an enterprise risk manager of a publicly held company, you should be aware of risks associated with SOX rules compliance and should communicate appropriate risk matters to senior management for appropriate action.

Describe and cite at least 2 examples of matters directly related to the COSO ERM framework that intersects with SOX compliance and warrant this level of reporting. What are the implications of inaction to the organization if these issues are not brought to light?

In response to your peers, discuss how well the examples warrant the level of reporting and question and explore the implications of inaction provided.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 4 Discussion

Financial Analysis

Using of a publicly held company of your choice, review the organization’s 10K and other relevant financial information then provide an analysis of their business model, strategic initiatives, and related business risks. Include links to your information sources in a reference section in your post.

In response to your peers, compare your findings from your own research with the findings of your peers and discuss any similarities and differences. Discuss any trends that you are finding in the process.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 5 Discussion

Harley Davidson 10K FYE 123117

Look up the 10K and annual reports of Harley Davidson for the fiscal year 12/31/17. Under risk factors of the 10K, read all the risks they have enumerated. Read the mission and vision of Harley Davidson. Guided by the company’s mission, rank the top 3 risks among what’s listed that must be addressed immediately. As a business professional, how might these risks be mitigated?

In response to your peers, question and build upon the risk mitigation suggestions using your findings, those presented, and any new research required to clarify and strengthen your thoughts.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 6 Discussion

Tone at the Top

The role of the Board of Directors (BOD) is different from the management. Why are they different? How do these differences affect the culture of an organization? Cite all references used to build your response.

Assume the position of either a member of the Board or of management. Explore your peers’ answers from that perspective to delve deeper into the differences.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 7 Discussion

The Future of ERM

Many things have changed over the years with ERM: how we handle it, the compliance issues, the importance of it, etc. What do you see as the future of ERM and how it will impact organizations?

In response to your peers, discuss why you agree or disagree with their vision for the future.

ACC532 Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

Unit 8 Discussion

Career Opportunities in ERM

Present an existing career opportunity in the ERM field based on personal experience or from your own research. What is interesting about this opportunity? How does the position directly relate to the field of accounting? How does what you have learned apply? What else would you need to learn to be successful?

In response to your peers, explore the skills required for the chosen career further. What do you find interesting? What do you find challenging?

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