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Payroll remediation has become a hot topic in recent years with major issues continuing to be relevant for both small and large employers alike. Some of Australia’s most well-known brands have recently found themselves dealing with payroll issues – most often inadvertently.

Learn about the regulatory exposure related to providing financial accommodations and how to comply with the AML/CTF Act. Discover real-world examples and understand the obligations, including AUSTRAC enrolment and how to mitigate financial penalties.

Employee fraud can be perpetrated through the misappropriation of assets and/or financial statement misstatement.

As the CPS 234 Information Security tripartite review program nears its end in June 2024, APRA-regulated entities face a critical moment. The upcoming CPS 230 Operational Risk Management implementation is closely linked to CPS 234, requiring preparation from regulated entities and service providers.

The Australian Government has allocated $167.8m in the Federal Budget to support the implementation of the wide-ranging reforms to the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) regime.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Neil Jeans, Risk Consulting Partner who specialises in financial crime risk management, discusses the current state of Tranche 2 AML reforms in Australia.

The Aged Care Taskforce (ACTF) has released its final report. Its clear focus is on improving sustainability and ensuring fairness. The final report described twelve funding principles which fall into the categories of supporting older people as they age, equitable and sustainable funding, quality innovation, and transparency.

Discover APRA's proposed new guidelines on Interest Rate Risk in Banking Book (IRRBB) through APS 117, impacting non-significant financial institutions (non-SFI). Learn about key requirements, including risk management framework integration, technology capacity assessment, and data quality evaluation, ensuring compliance and effective risk management.

Read more for insights from the latest APRA statistics and ICAAP reviews highlighting the Australian banking sector's strengthened capital management. Learn key considerations for ADIs to balance risk and growth effectively, including data quality, operational risk focus, and leveraging automation.

The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini (formerly Bard), has created a shift in mindset across all industries. The Internal Audit sector has considerable upside in leaning into this technology both in using AI and reviewing the use of it.

Finance teams are essential to decision-making, planning, and growth in any organisation. And as the business landscape changes, the finance function evolves. That's why it's important to recognise and embrace the growing importance of technology, collaboration, sustainability, and risk management in today's finance functions.

This article is the fourth in a series where we discuss the stages of a payroll remediation project.