Building Strategic Alliances

We have several partners that help us deliver more value to our clients by offering access to business solutions and industry associations that complement our products and services.

These alliances serve as an important link in enhancing our industry-leading solutions, and in building upon the investment our clients make when choosing The Network.

Association of College and University Auditors (ACUA)

ACUA is an international professional organization serving institutions of higher education across the globe and is committed to increasing members’ knowledge of auditing, regulatory compliance and risk management. Through membership in the ACUA and participation in its conferences, The Network engages in the exchange of information about key issues facing institutions of higher education.

Association of Government Accountants (AGA)

AGA serves government accountability professionals by providing quality education, fostering professional development and certification and supporting standards and research to advance government accountability. As a Corporate Partner of the AGA, The Network works with industry and government executives to exchange ideas and promote communication in the area of public financial management.

The Association of Inspectors General (AIG)

The AIG seeks to foster and promote public accountability and integrity in the general areas of prevention, examination, investigation, audit, detection, elimination and prosecution of fraud, waste and abuse. The Network, an Agency Member of AIG, joins with other professionals interested in promoting accountability and integrity in government.

Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA)

ALGA is a professional organization committed to supporting and improving local government auditing through advocacy, collaboration, education and training, while upholding the highest standards of professional ethics.

BDO Consulting

BDO Consulting provides litigation, investigation, restructuring and risk advisory services to major corporations, law firms, insurance companies, financial services entities and government organizations. Together, professionals from The Network and BDO Consulting’s Investigation Practice explore and report on issues related to compliance and risk management.

Ethics & Compliance Officer Association (ECOA)

The ECOA is recognized as the leading provider of ethics, compliance and corporate governance resources to ethics and compliance professionals worldwide. The Network’s membership in the ECOA provides access to an unparalleled network of leading ethics and compliance practitioners and valuable resources.

Eversheds LLP

Eversheds LLP and its worldwide offices have more than 4,500 people who provide services to the private and public sector business and finance community. Eversheds combines local market knowledge and access with the specialties, resources and international capability of one of the world’s largest law firms.

F&H Solutions Group

F&H Solutions Group is a national human resources consulting firm comprised of experienced professionals providing creative management solutions in a complex business world. The firm’s clients include Fortune 1000 companies, emerging growth businesses and other entities facing complex human capital and management services issues. Our capabilities and solutions span the entire HR platform ranging from strategy and assessment through execution and implementation. For more information, visit www.fhsolutionsgroup.com.

Lyndon Group

Lyndon Group, an accounting, IT and governance professional services firm, can help organizations implement an effective and efficient whistleblower program including related policies, user procedures and protocols, and measurement programs. As a trusted and long-time supporter of The Network, Lyndon Group assists our clients with their various organizational needs associated with implementing our services.

National Retail Federation (NRF)

The NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, with membership that comprises all retail formats and channels of distribution including department, specialty, discount, catalog, Internet, independent stores, chain restaurants, drug stores and grocery stores as well as the industry’s key trading partners of retail goods and services.

Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG)

OCEG helps organizations drive Principled Performance ^TM by enhancing corporate culture and integrating governance, risk management and compliance processes via guidelines and standards, community of practice and evaluation criteria and benchmarks. The Network’s membership in OCEG provides resources to help address the full scope of governance, risk, compliance and ethics management issues.

Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)

The SCCE is dedicated to improving the quality of corporate governance, compliance and ethics. It exists to champion ethical practice and compliance standards in all organizations and to provide the necessary resources for compliance professionals. As a Corporate Member of the SCCE, The Network participates in forums dedicated to the exchange of information as it relates to high-quality compliance programs.

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