Audit Committee Essentials

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Praise for Audit Committee Essentials "Audit Committee Essentials is an excellent andcomprehensive resource, documented with key references andillustrated with real-life company examples for all types ofcommercial and nonprofit enterprises. Dr. Verschoor brings intofocus the intertwined impact of risk management, internal controls,and ethics on oversight responsibilities for both the auditcommittee and the entire board of directors. From my personalperspective as an audit committee member and as a director of bothprofit and nonprofit entities, this book should be required readingfor corporate management, boards of directors, and theircommittees." --George K. Gill, Chairman and CEO of PetAg, Inc.; Directorand member of the Investment and Audit Committees of the UnitedMethodist Foundation of Northern Illinois "Maintaining the highest ethical standards is critical to thesuccess of not-for-profits in today's world. Dr. Verschoor's bookprovides a practical, highly prescriptive approach to ensuring thatgovernance processes meet the highest expectations of managers,employees, volunteers, contributors, and other stakeholders. I amvery impressed with the readability of the book. It definitelyraises one's awareness of the need for a thought-out plan thatensures strong financial and ethical credibility." --John S. Maxson, President and CEO Greater North MichiganAvenue Association, Chicago, Illinois A concise and readable account of the audit committee's rolesand responsibilities The Sarbanes-Oxley Act has changed the way all corporations nowoperate, regardless of size. In Audit Committee Essentials,goverance expert Curtis Verschoor explains with great detail andrazor-sharp precision why internal control is so critical,emphasizing financial literacy, a requirement under Sarbanes-Oxley,as well as oversight of the financial reporting process and relatedcontrols, ethics and the internal and independent audits. Written for seasoned professionals as well as newly assignedboard members, Audit Committee Essentials is a vital tool inorder to stay abreast of the rapidly changing governancerequirements and responsibilities of audit committees.

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"The purpose of this book, is to provide an introduction to the essentials of the extant statutes or recommended requirements on audit-committee formation and operation, and the specific roles and responsibilities that have been prescribed by legal authorities, market regulators, and professional bodies. In summary, this book provides a comprehensive and updated coverage of the statutory requirements, guidelines, and best-practice recommendations about audit committees' duties, responsibilities, and operations, from the perspective of strengthening corporate governance. This book is written concisely without the use of jargon and legalese so it is easy to read and understand." (The International Journal of Accounting, March 2010)
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