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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
    by Taryn Abate, CPA, CA, CPA, Director, Audit & Assurance, Research, Guidance and Support, CPA Canada | April 9, 2018

    What is management’s role in the audit process? Can managers do more to influence audit quality? CPA Canada and FEI Canada examine.

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    Working with Good Governance in the Public Sector: Five Lessons and Two Wishes
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    Social and human capital makes a fundamental contribution to the performance of an organization, and can be significantly enhanced or damaged by its activity.

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    Successful corporate governance needs to include clear communication throughout an organization.

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    Onward and Upward: New Revision of the King Code on Corporate Governance Needs Your Input, Too
    by Vincent Tophoff, Senior Technical Manager, IFAC | May 2, 2016

    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 .

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    International Framework: Good Governance in the Public Sector, Executive Summary
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    Evaluating and Improving Governance in Organizations
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    Focusing On Performance: Principles for Effective PAO Governance
    IFAC - January 25, 2018


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    Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance and Financial Regulation - September 12, 2017


    Professional Accountants, Strong Governance Vital to Reducing Corruption
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    2017 OECD Corporate Governance Factbook
    Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - April 19, 2017


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