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The recent financial and economic crises exposed many corporate governance weaknesses—but, at the same time, they created momentum for change. Effective governance encourages better organizational decision making, accountability, and robust scrutiny of organizational performance. Accountants are in an excellent position to ensure that governance is integrated into the very DNA of their organizations, which has been identified as critical to its effectiveness. See the full overview.
Inspire, Implement, Assure—How Internal Auditors Can Leverage the International Framework Good Governance in the Public Sector
by Jim Pelletier, Managing Director, Institute of Internal Auditor’s American Center for Government Auditing and Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | October 11, 2016
Public sector internal auditors can enhance their organizational governance by leveraging the guidance within the International Framework Good Governance in the Public Sector .
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How Management Contributes to Audit Quality
What is management’s role in the audit process? Can managers do more to influence audit quality? CPA Canada and FEI Canada examine.
by Taryn Abate, CPA, CA, CPA, Director, Audit & Assurance, Research, Guidance and Support, CPA Canada | April 9, 2018Working with Good Governance in the Public Sector: Five Lessons and Two Wishes
Auditors care about the governance arrangements of their auditees. Here are five key lessons on good governance.
by Peter Welch, Audit Director, European Court of Auditors, and Member of CIPFA Council | September 25, 2017Social and Human Capital Accounting Business Benefits
Social and human capital makes a fundamental contribution to the performance of an organization, and can be significantly enhanced or damaged by its activity.
by Kate Bowyer, CFO, The Crown Estate, and Member of the A4S CFO Leadership Network | June 27, 2017Communication Is Key in Corporate Governance
Successful corporate governance needs to include clear communication throughout an organization.
by Marc Palker, Principal at MPP Associates and IMA Chair, Global Board of Directors | April 10, 2017Onward and Upward: New Revision of the King Code on Corporate Governance Needs Your Input, Too
If you are passionate about governance, you should read and respond to the latest exposure draft of the revised King Report on Corporate Governance in South Africa .
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | May 2, 2016News and Resources
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International Framework: Good Governance in the Public Sector, Executive Summary
IFAC, Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy - July 2, 2014Focusing On Performance: Principles for Effective PAO Governance
IFAC - January 25, 2018
Board Oversight of Long-Term Value Creation and Preservation
Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation - September 12, 2017
Professional Accountants, Strong Governance Vital to Reducing Corruption
CPA Canada - May 18, 2017
2017 OECD Corporate Governance Factbook
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - April 19, 2017
Trust and Public Policy: How Better Governance Can Help Rebuild Public Trust
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - April 10, 2017
Methodology for Assessing the Implementation of the G20/OECD Principles of Corporate Governance
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - March 27, 2017Get The Latest. Sent twice monthly.