Audit quality
UK audit committee members share their views of auditor scepticism, challenge of management and audit quality in our 2020 survey
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On the audit committee agenda "The ACI’s aim is to support you in your role either as an audit committee member or chair. Everything from broad induction guidance when you first take on your role to technical updates, topical deep-dives and the implications of evolving regulation." Michelle Hinchliffe, UK Chair of Audit – KPMG On the 2020 audit committee agenda
On the 2020 audit committee agenda Mary Reilly, Independent NED at Essentra plc shares her views on the top priorities for audit committees in 2020
Considerations for audit committees during COVID‑19 Timothy Copnell from KPMG Board Leadership Centre discusses issues that audit committee members should consider during COVID‑19.
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