Thought Leadership
Expert analysis and thought leadership on ESG assurance and sustainability
This article explains how VirentAssure helps clients quantify complex losses involving inventory valuation, business interruption, claims valuation, and fidelity bond claims through clear documentation, forensic accounting analysis, and defensible loss calculations.
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Jul 23, 2026
CARB’s July 2026 workshop outlined proposed SB 253 reporting, Scope 3, and third-party assurance requirements. The article explains what covered companies should do now to prepare their GHG data, controls, documentation, and assurance processes for 2027.
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Jul 22, 2026
The article examines the SEC’s proposal to allow public companies to report results semiannually instead of quarterly. It highlights the potential benefits of lower compliance costs and greater management flexibility, while also noting concerns about reduced transparency, weaker investor oversight, and a higher risk of information gaps. The piece ultimately argues that the change would trade convenience for disclosure quality. It concludes that quarterly reporting still plays an important role in maintaining market confidence, comparability, and accountability.
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Jul 13, 2026
An unscrupulous employee reaps the benefits of weak internal controls.
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Apr 10, 2026
Unscrupulous employees reap the benefits of loose controls in a company's promoter program.
7 min
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Apr 10, 2026
Data analytics uncovers a sales force fraud using prepaid credit cards to boost commissions.
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Apr 10, 2026
A health-care employee's scheme is revealed when she runs out of time to repay "borrowed" money.
7 min
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Apr 10, 2026
California's landmark climate disclosure laws, SB 253 and SB 261, are reshaping how companies approach emissions reporting and climate risk assessment. This practical guide breaks down the requirements, timelines, and strategies for compliance.
12 min
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Mar 24, 2026
The European Union's Omnibus I directive has dramatically reshaped the CSRD landscape, reducing scope by 90%, cutting data points by 70%, and pushing timelines to 2027. Here's what it means for organizations preparing for mandatory sustainability reporting.
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Mar 24, 2026
A comprehensive analysis of the key trends transforming ESG reporting in 2026, from AI-powered assurance and mandatory biodiversity disclosures to global standards convergence and the technology stack organizations need to stay ahead.
7 min
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Mar 13, 2026
