Audit Committee Update is a briefing for audit committee members and those working closely with the audit committee. Each issue provides insights on key areas of interest for the committee, including governance, internal audit, external audit and risk topics. In addition, there are links to background information and topical reports of interest.
Issue 29 includes a briefing on the audit committee role in supporting counter fraud and anti-corruption work. Audit committee members should be sighted on the principal fraud risks to the organisation and have oversight of the robustness of arrangements for counter fraud work. The briefing provides links to resources that provide useful background and will help members to understand this important area of activity.
Also included are updates on other recent developments and details of forthcoming training events for audit committee members.