As long as the general population suffers as a result of corporate malfeasance and missteps, government oversight will continue to grow. If compliance is one of your responsibilities, the near future will bring far more complicated requirements and more demands for fast, detailed response — and all this while operating in an environment where your priorities barely register on the company to-do list. To stay ahead of demands, focus on 10 core priorities relevant for any compliance program, and when investing to address those priorities, keep in mind what will likely be expected of you in five years.