Managing Risk Through Performance Improvement
When you face constant pressure to do more with less, it can be tempting to stretch every dollar to the limit, and sometimes beyond. But this approach can lead to even more costly issues down the road. What you really need are cost-effective and objective-oriented strategies to increase productivity, promote innovation, and create sustainable bottom line growth.
We help you identify opportunities to increase business performance while effectively managing your principal risks. Our tailored approach focuses on optimizing business processes and resource investments, aligning organizational objectives, and strengthening internal controls — creating lasting efficiencies which you can scale as your business changes and grows.
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Performance improvement strategies and analysis for your business
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Climate transition risk and financial institutions
Canada's financial institutions are uniquely exposed to risk as domestic and global economies seek to address climate change. The results of a federal pilot project shed light on how the financial sector is responding, and the necessary steps to thrive in a net zero business environment.
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September 16, 2024
Risk Trends in 2025 and Beyond
The 2025 Risk Trends Report is the latest in MNP’s annual series, exploring the most pressing risks facing Canadian organizations today.
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August 26, 2024
What do the new IIA standards mean for your organization?
The IIA has unveiled a game-changing set of global internal audit standards, pushing the limits of what internal auditing can achieve.
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Mariesa Fett CPA, CA, ABCP, CRMA, ICD.D
National Enterprise Risk Services Leader
Mariesa Fett , CPA, CA, ABCP, CRMA, ICD.D, is a Partner in MNP’s Edmonton office where she leads the Enterprise Risk Services Group across the country. Mariesa has more than 15 years of experience providing enterprise risk management, corporate governance, business process improvement and internal audit solutions for public and private enterprises.
Sought after in Canada and abroad for her expertise in internal audit and enterprise risk management, Mariesa works with clients across a range of industries, including public sector, gaming, forestry, post-secondary education, oil and gas and the energy sector.
She works one-on-one with clients to develop both enterprise risk management frameworks and governance frameworks, then integrates these frameworks into clients’ strategic business planning processes.
Committed to finding solutions that meet her clients’ needs, she helps them identify, assess and develop management strategies in the areas of business continuity, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal audit, CEO/CFO certification, forensics and technology risk management.
Mariesa also takes a practical approach to assessing internal controls and key business processes. This allows her to identify inefficiencies and issues and develop strategies for improvement based on leading practices and designed to work for the client.
Mariesa received her Bachelor of Commerce degree at the University of Alberta before earning her Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. She is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Alberta (ICAA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (Edmonton Chapter). Mariesa is also an Associate Business Continuity Professional (ABCP) and has her Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).