Audit Committee Corporate Governance Assessments are conducted by RLC to help Audit Committees perform their roles properly and effectively. There is heightened attention on the role of the Audit Committee in this environment.
The Audit Committee charter, minutes and packages of information are reviewed. Audit Committee members are interviewed to assess their knowledge of the company and SEC rules.
Management reports, financial statements, and other metrics are reviewed along with interviews of senior management to evaluate the adequacy of information received by the Audit Committee.
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Inadequate Scope of Coverage
Excessive Management Meeting Involvement
Not Enough Clout to Enforce Accountability
Inadequate Risk and Control Identification
Inability to Hire Outside Expertise
Insufficient Subjective Accounts Support
Insufficient Off-Balance Sheet Discussions
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