HALEY Consulting & Advisory Services

03/03/2025

📢 HALEY Consulting and Advisory Services is accepting new clients for 2025!

Is Your RACM SOX-Ready?

Outdated ITACs, ITGCs, and IPE controls can create compliance risks and audit challenges.

When was your last Risk and Control Matrix (RACM) assessment?

If SOX testing is on your roadmap, let’s connect and get ahead of compliance challenges.

📩 DM me or comment below to secure your spot!

12/07/2024

We are here to support you every step of the way!

09/17/2024

🚨 Are your internal controls truly independent? 🚨

One critical aspect many companies overlook is ensuring the independence of control performers—a key safeguard against fraud, bias, and errors in financial reporting. If the same person is executing and reviewing controls, your internal checks may not be as strong as you think. 💡

Strengthening the independence of your controls could make all the difference in maintaining SOX compliance and ensuring your financial reporting is rock solid.

👇 Read more to see how independent control performers can protect your business:

Ensuring the independence of the control performer is a cornerstone of an effective SOX compliance program because it safeguards the objectivity and integrity

09/03/2024

Top 5 Benefits of Reviewing Your Organization's Risk and Control Matrix.

Contact us today to review your organization’s Risk and Control Matrix to ensure the operating effectiveness of your organization’s controls environment.

We are here to support you every step of the way!

www.haleycas.com

04/23/2024

Mastering Segregation of Duties and Sensitive Access Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide pt. 2
.part 2 of a 17-part series

In our initial post on this subject, we covered the overall approach to SoD and SA.

In this and the following updates, we are drilling down into the details of each segment.

..part 2 of a 17-part series

04/18/2024

Mastering Segregation of Duties and Sensitive Access Analytics: A Comprehensive Guide pt. 1

…of a 17 part series. future posts will break down each of these separate areas in detail with supporting processes and documentation…

Segregation of Duties (SoD) and managing Sensitive Access (SA) are critical components of ensuring robust internal controls within organizations. By effectively performing SoD and SA analytics, businesses can mitigate the risk of fraud, errors, and non-compliance. Follow along for a step-by-step guide on how to conduct SoD and SA analytics, along with actionable remediation outcomes.

...of a 17 part series. future posts will break down each of these separate areas in detail with supporting processes and documentation...

03/20/2024

Let’s review the significance of this process for insights on how organizations can ensure control operating effectiveness, risk mitigation, and audit preparedness through a meticulous review of the risk and control matrix.

Reviewing the risk and control matrix is a critical step, especially in preparation for the annual audit.

01/29/2024

Part 2 of Resilience and the Crucial Role of ITGCs in Risk Mitigation. This is the follow on from Part 1 and covers-

Documenting Roles and Responsibilities in ERP Systems
Aligning ERP Roles with Security Policies
Access Governance to the Rescue
Secure Roles Management
8 Features of an Effective Access Governance Platform

Reach out to learn more on how we can support your organization in fortifying your ITGCs for SOX Compliance! We are here to support you every step of the way.

Insight from Industry experts Paul Haley (GRC and SOX Compliance Strategist, HALEY Consulting and Advisory Services, www.haleycas.com and Adil Khan,

01/25/2024

5 Big Challenges in Maintaining ITGCs...and how to handle them

In our previous post “Resilience and the Crucial Role of ITGCs in Risk Mitigation“, we mentioned ITGC challenges that most organizations face.

Let’s explore each of these challenges and how to address them.

and how to handle them

01/24/2024

Resilience and the Crucial Role of ITGCs in Risk Mitigation

Insight from Industry experts Paul Haley (GRC and SOX Compliance Strategist, HALEY Consulting and Advisory Services, www.haleycas.com and Adil Khan, SafePaaS, CEO

Part one of a two part series

Even though SOX does not explicitly define Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs), these controls play a pivotal role in mitigating various risks,

01/23/2024

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Revolutionizing GRC and elevating audit standards through enabling technology and expertise. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled solutions for SOX compliance backed by PCAOB standards, while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence in the industry. With a relentless focus on risk management and internal controls, we are dedicated to empowering organizations to meet their regulatory obligations and achieve sustained success. Join us as we lead the charge in defining the future of GRC and SOX audit

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