Stress for the New Year!

Recent years have brought unprecedented fraud and economic crisis.  As a result, investors large and small are rethinking their investment strategies.  Considerations are not solely focused on potential profitability and growth but also on whether a company is more vulnerable to fraud or other crisis.  Enter the stress test.  As reported on December 14, 2011 on CFO.com, though it is not yet a fully integrated risk management procedure, stress testing has become important- not just for regulatory compliance- but for business planning and strategy setting.  A company that performs stress testing can provide investors with increased transparency and a clearer picture of risk management.  To read more, click here.