Monday, September 21, 2009

The Audit Committee’s New Agenda


It’s not all about compliance anymore. Board audit teams are refocusing on risk, supporting strategy, and restoring public confidence.

The Idea in Brief

•Now that audit teams are getting a better handle on the intricacies of Sarbanes-Oxley, they can devote precious meeting time to broader agenda items.
• These include exerting control over hyperactive M&A decisions, understanding the strategic effects of different accounting methods, and monitoring a spectrum of new risks.
• Executives who answer the call have a great opportunity not just to help ensure the viability of the companies they serve but also to restore public confidence in corporations in general.

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