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Jan 12, 2023

Nathan Goldman on ‘Legal’ Insider Trading

Nathan Goldman, associate professor of accounting, co-authored a study that found executives are more likely to increase their profits from insider trading when individual state income taxes go up.

Jan 9, 2023

Mark Beasley Questions the Risk Management at Crypto Firms

Following the collapse of FTX Trading, Mark Beasley, director of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative, examines what risks are being monitored as more crypto firms are adopting ERM practices.

Jan 9, 2023

The Makings of a Good MRA Candidate

What candidates are a good fit for the MRA program? Are there any specific skills, backgrounds or experiences required? MRA program director Ericka Kranitz helps prospective students assess the program and determine whether it aligns with their career goals.

Jan 9, 2023

When Taxes Go Up, Execs Increase Profits from Insider Trading

The increase in insider trading puts companies at risk, even when the trades are legal.

Jan 4, 2023

Rob Handfield Finds Connection Between Gaming and Acquisition Training

Rob Handfield and Lt. Col. Dan Finkenstadt of the Naval Postgraduate School recently found how video games can help train acquisition and supply chain professionals.

Jan 4, 2023

Mark Beasley Warns of Another Risky Year in 2023

The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative and Protiviti's 2023 Executive Perspectives on Top Risks report concluded that the magnitude of risks is the highest in 11 years.

Dec 15, 2022

Rob Handfield Breaks Down the Tensions Between Buyers and Suppliers

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, explains how, since the pandemic, retailers have pressed suppliers to increase the production of items.

Dec 9, 2022

Rob Handfield Explains How Analytics is Helping Keep Popular Items Stocked

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, breaks down how data is helping manufacturers and stores keep popular products on the shelves this holiday season.

Dec 8, 2022

Disruption and Ongoing Economic Uncertainty Among Top Concerns of Global Business Leaders

According to a new survey from Protiviti and NC State University, uncertainty in today’s marketplace is presenting both new and ongoing risks for executives and board members.

Dec 7, 2022

The Metaverse, Web 3 and the Future of Marketing

Professor Bill Rand explains the difference between Web 3 and the metaverse, how advanced technologies can create value for customers and what steps companies can take to prepare for the next evolution of the internet.