This issue’s main article focuses on the role of the audit committee when reviewing the financial statements. This is an important role of the committee but can be daunting for those unfamiliar with accountancy. The article explains some of the essentials that underpin the statements and encourages committee members to ask questions as part of their review. We thought you might find it useful during the process of getting your financial statements approved.
This Audit Committee Update has been produced by the CIPFA Better Governance Forum for its subscribing organisations but additionally this issue is being made available to subscribers of the Finance Advisory Network due to the main topic it covers.
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