What are IPPF Standards?

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The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) is a framework for professional practice. An IPPF Standard is a set of statements found in the…

What is Tone at the Top Internal Control?

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The authors observed that where there were shared values, employees felt more committed to their work and were less likely to engage in unethical behavior because they knew it would be unacceptable.

Compliance Terms: A Glossary

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In a world where ethics and compliance are becoming more important, it is vitally important to have a clear understanding of what these terms mean.

What is ESG Management?

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In recent years, it has become clear that environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are a major topic in the investment industry. ESG management is a strategy for how companies can…

What is a Non-Corporate Organization?

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Non-corporate entities are business forms that don’t offer the same protections as a corporation, but also come with many risks. The 3 most common types are…