Linking Risk Management to Strategy
The Linking Risk Management to Strategy course examines how organizations integrate enterprise risk management into strategic planning and decision-making. It focuses on risk response strategies, organizational resilience, and the expanding role of finance in managing enterprise risk.
CPE Credit
1.0 Hours
DELIVERY METHOD
Self-Study (On Demand)
LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Familiarity with enterprise risk management concepts and best practices.
PRICING
$119.50 per year
Course Description
The course explores how enterprise risk management (ERM) supports strategic planning, organizational resilience, and long-term decision-making in an increasingly complex business environment. This intermediate-level course focuses on integrating risk management into strategic initiatives and aligning risk response strategies with organizational objectives.
Participants will examine approaches for identifying, assessing, and responding to enterprise risks while incorporating risk management into planning processes and governance structures. The course also highlights the expanding role of finance professionals in enterprise risk management and the importance of risk-aware decision-making in supporting organizational performance.
In addition, the course addresses how organizations can respond to accelerating business change, uncertainty, and disruptive events through stronger strategic risk management practices. Specific tax-risk considerations, including the tax treatment of Grantor Trusts, are also discussed within the broader context of organizational risk awareness.
Through practical insights, this course helps professionals evaluate risk management strategies that support organizational resilience, strategic execution, and long-term effectiveness.
What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of linking risk management to strategic planning
- Identify strategies organizations use to handle and respond to risk
- Recognize the expanding role of finance in enterprise risk management
- Determine how enterprise risk management can be incorporated into strategic planning
- Evaluate how risk-aware decision-making supports organizational resilience and performance
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- CFOs and finance leaders
- Controllers and strategic finance professionals
- Risk management and compliance professionals
- CPAs involved in enterprise risk management initiatives
- Organizational leaders responsible for strategic planning and governance
Key Topics Covered
- Enterprise risk management and strategic planning
- Risk response strategies and organizational resilience
- Incorporating risk management into strategic initiatives
- Governance and enterprise risk oversight
- The expanding role of finance in risk management
- Responding to accelerating business change and uncertainty
- Black Swan events and organizational risk awareness
- Tax treatment of Grantor Trusts as a tax-risk consideration
Why This Course Matters
Organizations face increasingly complex operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks that require integrated and forward-looking risk management approaches. Linking enterprise risk management to strategy helps organizations improve decision-making, strengthen resilience, and better respond to uncertainty.
This course helps finance and accounting professionals understand how enterprise risk management supports strategic planning and organizational performance. By aligning risk management with business objectives, organizations can strengthen governance, improve oversight, and enhance long-term adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
For additional guidance on enterprise risk management and strategy, refer to the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework resources.
You may also explore more courses in this area through our Management Services CPE courses to strengthen your enterprise risk management, governance, and strategic planning capabilities.
Pricing & Access
$119.50 per year — Unlimited CPE Access
When you enroll, you receive full access to all courses in our catalog for one full year, including this course and every other available offering.
Unlike many CPE providers, we do not charge by the credit hour and we do not impose course expiration dates. Once you’re enrolled:
- All courses are included — no per-course or per-credit fees
- Your access lasts for a full year from your enrollment date
- Your completed course certificates remain available in your portal
- You can complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule
This single annual enrollment gives you the flexibility to earn CPE hours when you need them — without worrying about expiring credits or additional costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course NASBA-compliant?
Yes. This course meets NASBA CPE requirements.
How is the course delivered?
On-demand, self-study format with quizzes for knowledge checks.
Can I complete this course at my own pace?
Yes. You may start, stop, and resume the course as needed.
