Effective governance involves many individuals throughout an organization, including internal audit and the finance function. IFAC and The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) have compiled insights from 11 governance experts to examine how the complementary roles of both functions drive sound governance. 

Interviewees identified several key requirements for effective governance, including:

The 2018 IESBA Handbook contains the entire International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, including International Independence Standards.

For information on recent developments and to obtain final pronouncements issued subsequent to July 2016, visit the IESBA’s website. 

The handbook is available in print for US $75.00 (plus shipping & handling). Order print copies using the Purchase button.

For finance professionals to be viewed as business partners, they must contribute effectively to enterprise performance management (EPM) beyond traditional financial reporting and financial systems. 

This resource identifies why and how the finance function must evolve to support EPM, including:

• Why EPM is critical to the future of the profession
• How accountants in business and the finance function can drive effective EPM; and 
• The four key enablers of EPM

Developing a vision and roadmap for the finance professional and finance function is a journey requiring an iterative and experimental approach, supported by a development plan that incorporates significant thinking on a variety of topics.

In an iterative workshop, the Professional Accountants in Business Committee explored how to develop a vision for the finance function and provided updates on current initiatives, including: