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| UK ACI Publications, Surveys & Resources
The UK Audit Committee Institute is dedicated to providing audit committee members with timely information that will assist them in improving the audit committee and financial reporting processes. This section consists of surveys and articles related to audit committee trends and corporate governance issues. This section also contains a number of other publications relating to wider issues that may of use to audit committee members. Ten To-Do’s for Audit Committees 2010
Published by: ACI
January 2010
UK
This document provides a brief overview of ten suggested areas of focus for audit committees when considering their agendas for 2010.
UK ACI Quarterly 27
Published by: ACI
December 2009
UK
In this issue of the ACI Quarterly, we highlight the key themes arising from Sir David Walker’s independent review of corporate governance in UK banks and other financial industry entities (BOFIs), Jan-Michiel Hessels shares his experiences of working in the not for profit sector and we look at the ten principles of risk oversight recommended by the BRC (Blue Ribbon Commission) to help boards strengthen oversight of their company’s risk management system and activities.
The UK Corporate Governance Code – proposed changes to enhance governance in UK businesses
Published by: ACI
December 2009
UK
1 December saw the FRC issue its proposed changes to what is now called ‘The UK Corporate Governance Code’ - this document gives an overview of the main proposals and the potential changes to provisions.
Walker Review - Recommendations to strengthen bank governance
Published by: ACI
November 2009
UK
Sir David Walker’s independent review of corporate governance in UK ‘BOFIs’ – this document seeks to address some of the key matters arising from this report.
ACI 2008
Published by: ACI
October 2009
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members. This booklet provides details of our comprehensive events programme for 2008.
UK ACI Quarterly 26
Published by: ACI
September 2009
UK
In this issue of the ACI Quarterly, Rodger Hill, Head of Finance Management at KPMG discusses the burning question of whether transforming your finance function could held to transform your business. We also discuss trends found in narrative reporting disclosures from the FTSE 100 and KPMG’s Forensic Team provide insights into a recent survey that indicates that many UK companies risk falling foul of anti-bribery and corruption rules
Horizon – A briefing for audit committee members and finance directors - Issue 7
Published by: ACI
August 2009
UK
Welcome to the sixth edition of Horizon: a briefing paper for audit committee members and finance directors.
Walker Review recommendations - Proposals to strengthen bank governance
Published by: ACI
July 2009
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members.
UK ACI Quarterly 25
Published by: ACI
June 2009
UK
This issue of the ACI Quarterly is risk themed. Mary Pat McCarthy from KPMG in the US discusses the key oversight challenges facing audit committees today and Tim Copnell discusses lessons learnt from the financial crisis. Other articles include a discussion of the importance of risk culture and why it has come under the spotlight recently and Emma Bendon and Katherine Lee discuss companies’ relationships with investors
International Survey of Audit Committee Members
Published by: ACI
June 2009
UK
The Audit Committee Institute’s (ACI’s) fourth International Survey of Audit Committee members gives an insight into how the recession has fundamentally changed the way audit committees are working.
Quarterly 24
Published by: ACI
April 2009
UK
This issue of Quarterly starts with Focus on “Non-Financial” Reporting, which highlights the key areas of focus for the audit committee for the front end of the accounts, Martin Morrow of KPMG in Australia writes about the current debate over Executive pay: balancing investor and executive expectations and The Audit Committee Institute in Ireland interviews Dan O’Conner for his views on Audit Committee Challenges: A Perspective from Ireland.
Perspectives – Paris 13 November
Published by: ACI
March 2009
UK
European Audit Committee Chairman’s forum – Paris 13 November 2008.
Horizon 6
Published by: ACI
March 2009
UK
Welcome to the sixth edition of Horizon: a briefing paper for audit committee members and finance directors.
Quarterly 23
Published by: ACI
February 2009
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members.
Shareholders’ Questions 2009
Published by: ACI
January 2009
UK
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) provides a platform on which shareholders can engage in active dialogue with the board of directors. The questions in this publication aim to give broad guidelines as to possible areas of shareholders’ concerns.
ACI Ten to-do’s for Audit Committees - 2009
Published by: ACI
January 2009
UK
Ten things that audit committees should consider when deciding upon their 2009 agenda.Ten things that audit committees should consider when deciding upon their 2009 agenda.
ACI Disclosure Survey 2008 – Results and Main Messages
Published by: ACI
December 2008
UK
The ACI has assessed the corporate governance statements of all the companies within the FTSE 100, focusing on the following areas:
• types of committees;
• the “financial expert”;
• internal control statements; and
• board performance evaluation.
ACI Companies Act – Enhanced Business Review
Published by: ACI
December 2008
UK
Quoted companies with financial periods beginning on or after 1 October 2007 are now required to disclose additional information within their Business Reviews.
Financial Risks and Uncertainty
Published by: ACI
November 2008
UK
Financial risks and uncertainty in the current economic environment
Horizon 5
Published by: ACI
October 2008
UK
Welcome to the fifth edition of Horizon: a briefing paper for audit committee members and finance directors.
Business Codes
Published by: ACI
October 2008
UK
The Audit Committee Institute presents a research piece conducted by KPMG in the Netherlands and Erasmus University into Business Codes and their use within the Fortune Global 200 companies.
Audit Committee Quarterly –Issue 22
Published by: ACI
October 2008
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members.
International Survey of Audit Committee Members
Published by: ACI
August 2008
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members.
Audit Committee Quarterly –Issue 21
Published by: ACI
July 2008
UK
The Audit Committee Institute (ACI), sponsored by KPMG, provides technical and regulatory knowledge for audit committee members.
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