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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 Good Governance Can Resolve Bad Behavior
Everyone in the organization, and management in particular, needs to identify and address bad behavior in a timely manner. Good governance arrangements can help.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | September 15, 2014IFAC-CIPFA Framework Receives Backing, Support from INTOSAI
The IFAC-CIPFA International Framework: Good Governance in the Public Sector has been welcomed by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 26, 2014OECD Guidelines: Which Should Come First?
The OECD is in overdrive on revisions to its Guidelines on Corporate Governance of State-Owned Enterprises— have your say before it is too late.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 14, 2014IFAC Deputy President: Effective Internal Audit Function Crucial for Boards and Audit Committees
Olivia Kirtley, IFAC Deputy President, recently gave a presentation on how internal audit can provide the information boards and audit committees need for their decision making.
by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 7, 2014The Rise and Fall of the Aerarium: Lessons in Public Finance from the Roman Empire
Reflections on the the long-term failure of public finance in ancient Rome and the lessons we can learn from the Roman treasury system.
by Eli R. Khazzam, Senior Professional, Economic Development & Emerging Technologies. | July 22, 2014News and Resources
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New Corporate Governance Principles Include Novel Audit Committee Provision
Mondaq.com - September 1, 2016
Discarded Airline Bosses Are Walking Away with Eye-Watering Payouts
The Economist - August 31, 2016
BNA INSIGHTS: Monitoring, Maintenance Are Vital in Ethics, Compliance Programs
Bloomberg BNA - August 17, 2016
Corporate Culture and the Role of Boards
Financial Reporting Council - August 16, 2016
Audit Reform: Hard Labor for Audit Committee Chairs?
Accountancy Age - August 16, 2016
False Assurance
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