The Audit Committee has come under closer scrutiny, especially in the context of corporate governance reforms, and expectations of its role are now much higher. The activities of the Committee can also much broader incorporating areas such as whistleblowing, internal investigations and interacting and overseeing internal audit and other related assurance work.
Areas covered in the session include:
- How to be an effective Audit Committee
- The roles and responsibilities of Committee members
- The internal focus on risk management and internal control
- The external focus on the corporate reporting cycle and relationships with the external auditors
- The annual Audit Committee Report – the constituents of a good report
Learning outcomes:
- Gauging and managing stakeholder expectations and key relationships.
- Better understanding the workings of the Committee, including its terms of reference and its operational culture.
- Balancing the internal focus on processes and procedures with the external focus on communication and reporting.
- An appreciation of the appropriate Committee composition, the need for timely information and discussion, and the process of continuous improvement.
- Consideration of the latest trends and developments.
Feedback from previous sessions
“The overall course content and approach exceeded my expectations”
“Our trainer’s knowledge and presentation style were both very good”
“Good coverage of the main aspects of the Committee – also the use of case studies and real-life examples”
“The quality of the training materials was excellent”
To see further details of the course, follow the link. NEDA members are eligible for the QCA member rate as noted above.
