Geopolitical & Other Risk Factors for Public Companies—Expert Panel Discussion Webinar (1.5 Hours)

Overview: 

With global temperatures and international tensions rising, companies can no longer afford to ignore the economic impacts of geopolitical risk. Today's business professionals need to understand the evolving, worldwide financial landscape, as well as prepare for any eventuality. In this webinar, a panel of industry, auditing, legal and other experts will discuss how companies are dealing with:

  • Recent geopolitical developments
  • Understanding and implementing ESG practices
  • Economic and political risks
Objective: 

A panel of experts will discuss best practices and strategies for dealing with the geopolitical risks that impact today’s business operations.

 

MODERATOR:

Robert Hirth, Senior Managing Director, Protiviti, Member, PCAOB & AICPA

PANELISTS:

Ginny Fogg, former General Counsel, Norfolk Southern Corporation

Susan Resley, Securities Enforcement and Litigation Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Carol Sanders, Board Director, Alliant Energy Corporation

Chris Wright, Global Leader, Business Performance Improvement, Protiviti

Emphasis: 
  • Stabilized Volatility
    – War in Ukraine
    – Decoupling
    – Focus on economic self-sufficiency
    – Expanding technology and data restrictions
  • Policy Trade-Offs
    – Global energy landscape
    – Regulatory environment
    – Economic policymaking challenges
    – Food insecurity
    – Latin American market
  • Medium-term Outlook
    – Geopolitical relations
    – Economic policy stances
    – Restrictions on the global business environment
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Prerequisite: 

None.

Preparation: 

No advance preparation required.

Level of Knowledge: 

Overview.

CPE Credit: 
1.50
NASBA Field of Study: 
Accounting