Deloitte Insights Podcast

How you can effectively integrate tax into your organization's overall risk management program.

How financial institutions can better define risk governance goals, responsibilities and the scope of their board committees.

This episode of Deloitte Insights discusses the potential disruptions and opportunities cloud computing presents.

How should you plan for the upturn in the economy? This episode discusses the various scenarios and strategies for uncertain times.

The recession may already be over, but the effects will be felt for a long time. Deloitte LLP Chief Economist Carl Steidtmann discusses the ramifications.

States have been facing significant revenue shortfalls resulting in continued projected budget deficits. Even with the major cuts taken in 2009, more cuts in expenditures and services are anticipated. What do you do when you've already done it all?

Education is one of the top national priorities. Barry Salzberg, Chief Executive Officer, Deloitte LLP, discusses the key findings in Deloitte's 2009 Education Survey.

Many directors still struggle with risk governance. This podcast discusses practical ways board members can jump-start the risk governance discussion.

Stacy Janiak and Carl E. Steidtmann discuss the results of Deloitte's 24th Annual Holiday Survey in the latest episode of Deloitte Insights.

With recent economic and oil price fluctuations, minimizing contract risk and increasing contract compliance in the Oil and Gas industry has greater importance.

Innovation can come from anywhere. Some companies today are turning to their employees or customers as a source of innovation.

Some hoteliers have a cynical reaction to the green movement, as it represents a departure from the status quo. Many are skeptical that hotels can adopt more environmental practices while maintaining cost control and guest satisfaction levels. Highlights: Are there any uniform industry standards when it comes to sustainable or green hotel practices? How can hotel companies “earn points” to obtain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification? What are the pitfalls of transforming the older hotel facilities into environmentally friendly facilities What should lodging companies be aware of to mitigate the risk of misleading public disclosures and to promote transparency? Guests: Anthony Campanelli, senior manager, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP Rod Millott, partner, Deloitte & Touche LLP Christopher Rizzo, Environmental Practice Area lawyer with Carter, Ledyard & Milburn LLP

In today's economy, many companies are highly dependent upon external business relationships to achieve business objectives and shareholder value. More and more, corporate growth and business success are supported through outsourcing, licensing, strategic alliances and joint development arrangements. These extended business relationships comprise what is now a widespread business model: the extended enterprise. However, contracting alone cannot guarantee the success of a relationship or performance accountability, and does not eliminate the associated risks. In short, you cannot outsource certain risks. Our guest speakers discuss proactive strategies that can help enterprise-level relationships move to create trust and value. Highlights: What kinds of risks might a company encounter with extended business relationships at the enterprise level? How does an organization's risk profile change with economic cycles? How might a company put together an approach for a sustainable contract risk and compliance process? How can executives prepare themselves to take advantage of an upward economy? Guests: Sandy Pundmann, partner, and Governance Risk & Regulatory Audit & Enterprise Risk Services functional leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP David Zechnich, partner, Contract Risk & Compliance, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Corporate giving has traditionally involved writing a check and calling it a day. But at a time when demands for nonprofit services are on the rise, cash donations are on the decline. Meanwhile, a national call-to-service is spotlighting the power of volunteerism. Enter the new corporate citizen: Instead of donating money to pay for work, companies can cut out the middle man — through pro-bono engagement and skills-based volunteerism. If corporate philanthropy is expanded to include the prized commodity of workplace talent, the relationship can reap considerably more value — and do far more good — for nonprofits and communities in need. Highlights: The Deloitte Volunteer IMPACT Survey suggests many nonprofits and companies should think about pro bono as an actual currency. What exactly does that mean? Given the current pressures on revenue in both the private and nonprofit sectors, how can organizations go about making the investments needed to take advantage of skilled volunteers? How has Deloitte helped College Summit overcome organizational challenges through its pro-bono work? It sounds deceptively simple: Nonprofits are asking for money to pay for work, when they could just be asking companies for the work itself. Why isn't more of this happening? Guests: Dean Furbush, president, College Summit Evan Hochberg, national director, Community Involvement, Deloitte Services LP Humbelina Sanchez, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP

Growth is a goal for most organizations. However, for technology companies, growth is a strategic imperative, and rapid growth comes with a set of evolving risks. The technology industry is dynamic and fluid, lending itself to a constant flux of threats, but also plenty of opportunities. A threat that might severely impede a technology company at one stage of its lifecycle — such as the unexpected pullout of an important strategic partner — may dissipate over time as products are released and consistent revenue streams are established. Yet the disappearance of one risk will often be accompanied by the appearance of another. Highlights: The growth rate for most technology companies reaches a plateau at a certain stage. How can risk management be used to help companies avoid “flatlining?” Innovation fuels technology companies more so than any other industry. What are some ways the concept of Risk Intelligence can be used to foster innovation? What issues should technology companies consider when embarking on a merger or acquisition? The act of pursuing capital and courting investors can be a time-consuming task for executives, especially in these current economic times. How can an effective risk analysis help technology companies gain efficient access to capital? Guests: Mark Jensen, U.S. Audit and Enterprise Risk Services Technology leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP Eric Openshaw, vice chairman and U.S. Technology leader, Deloitte LLP