Faith in the independence and objectivity of auditors and satisfaction with the audit process have risen, according to a recent survey.

Finnan, an experienced auditco chair, takes her seat on the board of the banking group as an independent non-executive director.

The board’s expanding remit to oversee non-financial reporting calls for significant reforms, with stakeholder trust being the prize.

Boards can find positivity—rather than pain—if they approach the coming requirements with vigour and rigour.

The work of the audit, risk, nominations and remuneration committees is critical to the success of the board.

Currently auditco chair of Norwegian Air Shuttle and VELUX, Deacon joins the restaurant operator in January.

Company directors’ oversight failures will fall foul of the new audit, reporting and governance regulator, a Lords’ debate revealed.

Although the government cancelled the requirement, resilience disclosures ‘cannot be wasted effort’, says senior auditco chair.

Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.