Audit committeesThe audit committee’s role is critical to the governance of the organization through its oversight of the financial reporting process. The member's role demands significant time and attention in addressing multiple risks and critical issues. The committee is responsible for ensuring that the financial reporting process is credible, controlled and reliable, and that the company's financial reporting is transparent, consistent and accurate. Ernst & Young has various resources and publications that provide information on evolving issues and current topics of interest for audit committees including technical and regulatory updates, emerging audit committee interests and concerns and risk oversight. Descriptions and examples of these thought leadership pieces, tools and audit committee materials are available here and through AccountingLink. | "Six questions the Board should ask" webinar series Ernst & Young is pleased to join Directorship magazine and the Open Compliance and Ethics Group (OCEG) in presenting a six part webinar series that will show you how you can use an integrated approach to governance, risk management and compliance. The third webinar, How can you control information risk in the extended enterprise?, will broadcast on Tuesday, March 30, 2010. Click here to learn more and register. New financial accounting and reporting webcast series debuts On Friday, March 12, our panelists will review highlights of this quarter’s technical accounting, tax and regulatory developments that have financial accounting and reporting implications. They will also share insights that can help you proactively address the possible effects on your business. Register today for the first in a series of live quarterly Thought Center Webcasts.Kellogg Corporate Governance program, April 18-21, 2010 In collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management, Ernst & Young is pleased to announce that registration is open for the Corporate Governance: Effectiveness and Accountability in the Boardroom program in Evanston, Illinois on April 18-21. The program will focus on the role of the board, the necessary skills a board member needs and the legal and ethical challenges faced by today’s board. The program is led by top faculty from the Kellogg school of Management. BoardMatters Quarterly: Upcoming financial reporting considerations As we approach the year-end reporting season, this issue of BoardMatters Quarterly (pdf, 249kb) is dedicated to helping audit committees identify and prepare for key financial reporting considerations affecting their companies. This edition focuses on topics including: - Financial reporting considerations - looking ahead to 2010
- Fraud risks facing audit committees
- How risky are your compensation policies?
Audit Committee Member Toolkit This toolkit can help audit committee members perform their oversight responsibilities (pdf, 634kb) and contains samples of an audit committee charter; various accounting, financial reporting, and internal control-related documents; a review of financial information for the audit committee to consider; a self-assessment questionnaire, and more. |
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AccountingLink See AccountingLink for all US accounting and auditing news and updates. First time users will be prompted to complete a brief registration.
IFRS in the US Our IFRS in the US site is dedicated to helping you plan and prepare for the IFRS conversion.
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