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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
    by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | September 15, 2014

    Everyone in the organization, and management in particular, needs to identify and address bad behavior in a timely manner. Good governance arrangements can help.

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    by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 26, 2014

    The IFAC-CIPFA International Framework: Good Governance in the Public Sector has been welcomed by the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions.

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    OECD Guidelines: Which Should Come First?
    by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 14, 2014

    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.

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    IFAC Deputy President: Effective Internal Audit Function Crucial for Boards and Audit Committees
    by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | August 7, 2014

    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.

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    The Rise and Fall of the Aerarium: Lessons in Public Finance from the Roman Empire
    by Eli R. Khazzam, Senior Professional, Economic Development & Emerging Technologies. | July 22, 2014

    Reflections on the the long-term failure of public finance in ancient Rome and the lessons we can learn from the Roman treasury system. 

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