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In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, Partner & National Head of Forensic Consulting Alex Bell and Management Consulting Partner Chris Wong talk through the importance of independent payroll remediation reviews.

In the latest episode of Beyond the Numbers with Grant Thornton, our Brisbane Office Chair and Tax Partner Sian Sinclair and Risk Consulting Partner Jarrod Lean discuss opportunities, challenges, procurement risks and strategies.

Australia's financial landscape is evolving with the phase-out of cheques and BECS payment systems. This mean your business will need to navigate changes to payment processes and manage evolving compliance requirements, as we transition to real-time, instant payments in Australia.

This article is the fifth and final instalment in our series where we delve into the stages of a payroll remediation project.

In this episode, Director of Operations at Walk Free, Katharine Bryant, discusses the rising wave of socially responsible generations wanting to make a difference, the methodology behind the Global Slavery Index as well as the challenges in collecting data, and what more can be done to eradicate modern slavery.

To position your business for resilience and success as we approach a new financial year, it’s important to consider key trends impacting the banking sector to help you navigate the evolving regulatory and risk landscape.

Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), it aims to improve and clarify both mandatory requirements and recommended guidance for the Internal Audit function, in turn improving the quality of Internal Audit across the industry.

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.