Tag: audit
Top companies fail to prove audit quality
Investment Association reveals the inadequacy of audit assessment in most FTSE 100 companies, with only 8% measuring up.
Audit committees name ESG reporting as top agenda item
US audit committees are focused on sustainability reporting despite ESG becoming a point of friction in US politics.
Annual reports reach ‘door-stopper’ size, says campaign group
The Quoted Companies Alliance puts the average length of a FTSE 100 board report at 237 pages—and growing every year.
News round-up: this week in governance
Lessons from Davos; companies risk sliding back on ethical practices; economics affects everyone; Sir John Kingman moves to Barclays.
Audit reform in the UK risks ‘losing momentum’
The Financial Reporting Council still awaits the proposed new statutory powers that would allow it to enforce substantive change.
News round-up: this week in governance
Your country needs NEDs; governance does not compute; financial firms get more women on board; audit engagement’s virtuous diversity circle.
FRC publishes its draft three-year plan for 2023 to 2026
As the FRC looks to its transition to ARGA, it sets out its priorities, including standards, supervision, enforcement and corporate services.
News round-up: this week in governance
FRC to pursue exam cheats; Porsche Volkswagen disagreement over Blume; FRC sets out stall for 2023 inspections; are you in ‘goblin mode’?
How to ensure stakeholders trust your sustainability reporting
Assurance is growing in importance, sparking the need for robust global standards on sustainability data, and a focus on transferable skills.
FRC announces areas of supervisory focus for 2023/24
For reporting reviews and audit inspections, the FRC will prioritise sectors considered to be at higher risk from economic pressures.