Independent Audit Limited

Over the last 20 years we've seen so many innovations to increase board effectiveness. Boards have never been more skilled, diverse and professional. Over the last 30 years, hundreds of studies have sought to define and measure what makes boards great. Specialised governance programmes educate tens of thousands of directors every year. And yet, our clients often tell us they are still grappling with perennial challenges that have barely changed in 20 years. Things like: • Balancing operations and strategy in the boardroom • Keeping the board well-informed without overwhelming them • Fostering a genuinely inclusive culture that embraces diverse contributions If these sound familiar, we'd like to invite you to this webinar, presented by our friends at OnBoard: Supercharging your board journey Independent Audit partner, Jane Hayes, will join governance experts Matt Fullbrook and Paul Smith as they delve into: • What good governance really means. • Is there a scientifically-rooted framing for enhanced board effectiveness? • Practical interventions that will add value to any board. Wednesday, 20th November, 11am GMT Register at the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q02WrV8Z0

The recently expanded expectations of Audit Committees make their role more important than ever. In this month's EBB, Jonathan Hayward discusses how to strengthen the relationship between the Audit Committee and Internal Audit. #corporategovernance #internalaudit

Have you got your ticket to The Internal Audit Conference this October? Rachael Gardner will be leading an online workshop Stepping out of your comfort zone - Are you auditing the real risks facing your organisation? - with partners Jonathan Hayward and Richard Sheath. It will be an interactive session with breakout groups that provide participants with the opportunity to share experiences. We'd love to see you there. Do let us know if you're coming to the conference. It's a great opportunity to meet in person, or for a virtual chat. https://hubs.ly/Q02PwMG50

🔍 Our Response to Stock Exchange of Hong Kong’s Consultation Paper on Review of Corporate Governance Code (CGC) and related listing rules. 🔍 On 14 June 2024, The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), part of HKEx, released a Consultation Paper on Review of Corporate Governance Code (CGC) and related listing rules. Submissions closed on 16 August 2024. One important element is the proposal to make board effectiveness reviews compulsory for listed companies. While we support the notion of mandatory board reviews, we do have concerns with regard to the Exchange’s proposal 📢 Read our full submission here: Independent Audit HKEx Response https://hubs.ly/Q02M1whd0

Booking is now open for the 2024 Internal Audit Conference. We're proud to announce that our very own Rachael Gardner will be leading a breakout session on "Stepping out of your comfort zone: are you auditing the real risks facing your organisation?" Browse the full programme below. #InternalAudit #InternalAuditConference #risk Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors on LinkedIn: Internal Audit Conference 2024: programme teaser https://hubs.ly/Q02LVsDy0

🔍 Our Response to the IoD Code of Conduct 🔍 We have just published our response to the Institute of Directors (IoD) proposed Code of Conduct. We emphasise the need for real-world examples to make the Code practical and relevant for directors when facing complex challenges, rather than a "statement of the obvious." 📢 Read our full submission below: #Conduct #CorporateGovernance #BoardDirectors

Join us for an insightful roundtable discussion on the implications for Irish Boards and Audit & Risk Committees as they prepare for the 2026 reporting year. Led by Richard Sheath, this session will delve into critical areas such as: 🔍 Assessing the effectiveness of risk management frameworks 📊 Determining material control effectiveness 🔎 Identifying and managing emerging risks This is an invaluable opportunity to learn from the experience of UK Boards and ensure your board's compliance efforts not only meet requirements but also enhance business performance. #CorporateGovernance #RiskManagement

Another article from Richard Sheath, looking at the good news about the new #CorporateGovernance code requirements. From enhancing #BoardEffectiveness to fostering a culture of transparency, the revised code offers organizations a pathway to stronger performance and long-term value creation. Read more:

Responding to the amendments to the Corporate Governance Code that came into effect on 1 January 2022, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the Exchange), part of HKEx, released a Consultation Paper in June this year. The consultation period ends on 16 August 2024 with an ambitious implementation date, subject to market feedback, of 1 January 2025, with a 3-year transitional period. Here we share IAL’s response to the key points of consultation paper. #corporategovernance #HKEx #independentauditltd #governancestandards #investorengagement Independent Audit Limited Response to HKEx Consultation Paper | Independent Audit https://hubs.ly/Q02KzmGk0

Richard Sheath's article explores positive ways boards can prepare for the 2026 reporting requirements. Discover actionable steps for the Board and Audit & Risk Committee to ensure the new framework enhances organisational operations.. https://hubs.ly/Q02Kbv2g0 #UKGovernanceCode #boardeffectiveness