Risk Management

In today's business environment, many outside forces are causing companies to evaluate business risk across all of their business operations. Competitive pressures, market expectations, demanding government regulatory requirements, complex business models and heightened stakeholder awareness are driving the need for a more holistic approach to risk management.

With our affiliate, Horwath Orenstein LLP, we can help you in

Sarbanes Oxley (Bill 198 - Canada) Compliance

The US Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act of 2002 is better known as Sarbanes-Oxley, or "SOX" for short. Whether your organization is a large or small public company, a private company contemplating an IPO or even a not-for-profit, SOX guidelines are useful to strengthen controls, improve the accuracy of financial reporting, and provide assurance to key stakeholders.

CEO/CFO Certification - CSA MI 52-109

Effective on or after March 30, 2005 CEOs and CFOs must now certify the design and operating effectiveness of their company's Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

We can help you determine Disclosure Controls and Procedures appropriate for your organization, remediate control deficiencies and evaluate their effectiveness for certification requirements.

Information Technology Risk Management

Technology permeates nearly every aspect of business today and represents a significant part of your Certification and Compliance Process. We understand the potential threats and vulnerabilities that technology poses. We can help you with an IT Audit, working with your people to identify critical IT risks and implement effective solutions to ensure sustainable operations.

Corporate Governance

Many investors are willing to pay a premium for investments in organizations committed to excellence in corporate governance. Good governance helps organizations manage an acceptable level of risk by identifying high risk activities and taking corrective action to mitigate adverse results that can impact shareholder value - prior to their occurrence.

Find out more about our risk management services by contacting Michael Burns at 416-485-2200 or by email at mburns@180systems.com.