The Role of the External Auditor in Corporate Governance The external auditor has long played an important role in the corporate governance function. However‚ before we begin our analysis on how the external auditor plays this role and its importance‚ we must first examine the responsibilities and duties of such an auditor. Similarly‚ we need to clearly define what corporate governance is before we discuss in detail the role that auditors play in it. 1. Introduction 1.1 The External Auditor External
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4.1. Internal Audit 5 4.2. Corporate Governance Framework 5 5.0. Case Studies 6 5.1. Royal Dutch Shell 6 5.2. Royal Bank of Scotland 6 6.0. Application of theory 7 6.1. Royal Dutch Shell 7 6.2. Royal Bank Of Scotland 7 8.0. Limitations 8 9.0. References 9 1.0. Introduction A good governance system in an organization begins with having internal audit function. The value and the need to focus on improving strong corporate governance have increased due to a series
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proper corporate governance structures are inevitable. There is need for improvement on the issues of corporate governance in all corners of the economy if real economic growth is to be realized. The research is also of the opinion that many companies collapsed over the past decade owing to partly serious corporate governance deficiencies‚ among other challenges. As a result‚ the research serves to highlight‚ hint and encourage all the relevant stakeholders to establish proper corporate governance
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THE ROLE OF AUDITORS IN THE CONTEXT OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Asst. Prof. Loganathan Krishnan Abstract Auditors examine company’s accounts and report to the company on the accounts. Fundamentally‚ the concern is how auditors carry out these duties effectively. Legislations namely Companies Act 1965‚ Securities Industry Act 1983 which has been consolidated as Capital Market and Services Act 2007 have made major inroads to ensure that auditors carry out their duties and obligations effectively. Additionally
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK INTRODUCTION: The great Indian master of Political Science Kautilya mentioned four functions of a king in his well-known book Arthashastra -1.Raksha or protection‚ 2.Vriddhi or enhancement‚ 3.Palana or maintenance‚ and 4.Yogakshema or wellbeing or safeguard. It is the sacred duty of the state to protect the person and property of its subject to enhance their wealth‚ to maintain them and to safeguard their interest in general. This noble concept
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November 19-December 10‚ 2012 PROJECT ON “LEGAL FRAMEWORK OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IN INDIA” By Atul Gupta Assistant Professor Hindu College‚ University Of Delhi‚ Delhi Submitted in Partial Fulfillment Of UGC SPONSORED REFRESHER COURSE CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION University of Delhi Delhi-110007 “Legal Framework of Corporate Governance in India” Atul Gupta Assistant
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The relationship of audit techniques‚ audit procedures and assertions Audit technique - are the basic tool or means employed to obtain audit evidences. Audit procedures - are the application of audit techniques. Assertions – are representation of management as to the fairness of the financial statements. Audit Techniques Audit Procedures Assertions Count Counting of inventory‚ cash securities‚ unmatured‚ promissory note (to establish existence and where applicable‚ ownership
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...........................................................................2 2. The role of internal and external auditors in corporate governance..............................2 3. Difficulties faced by auditors in contribution to corporate governance……………....4 4. Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….6 5. References…………………………………………………………………………….7 1. Introduction Corporate governance involves measuring‚ reporting‚ transparency‚ and monitoring‚ relevant and reliable information
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Corporate Governance in Banking: A Conceptual Framework Penny Ciancanelli E-mail: p.ciancanelli@strath.ac.uk And Jose Antonio Reyes Gonzalez E-mail: areyes@eh.quik.co.uk Department of Accounting and Finance Strathclyde University Glasgow‚ G4 0LN Tel: (44) (0) 141 548-3896 Fax: (44) (0) 141 548-3547 This paper can be downloaded from the Social Science Research Network Electronic Paper Collection: http://papers.ssrn.com/paper.taf?abstract_id=253714 Paper submitted for presentation at the
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – AN ANALYSIS OF HOW PUBLISHED REPORTS HAVE IMPROVED ITS SIGNIFICANCE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE – AN ANALYSIS OF HOW PUBLISHED REPORTS HAVE IMPROVED ITS SIGNIFICANCE This report is submitted as a partial compliment for the Risk and Control Strategy module of the BBA degree’s 4th Semester Prepared by THILANKA HEWAGE Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. What is Corporate Governance? 3. Corporate Governance Today 4. Reports on Corporate Governance
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