Governance and reporting

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The world is demanding greater corporate transparency. Investors want access to more accurate and relevant information about companies, transactions, markets and risks. Regulators are moving to exert more control.

Against this background of legislative and regulatory change, we believe that global coordination is a necessity, not a luxury. Regulators and standard-setters need to continue to work together, to promote global consistency.

EY has extensive financial reporting and corporate governance knowledge and experience, gained across all markets and geographies. We use this to support you in areas such as pensions, financial instruments, direct and indirect taxes, foreign currency, subsidiaries, joint ventures, provisions, disposals and impairment.

Whatever your requirements, we assemble multi-disciplinary teams that can address your most complex issues, using our proven global methodology and deploying the latest, high-quality auditing tools and perspectives.

For more information, visit our Assurance pages.

 

How today’s investors are framing conversations on corporate Sustainability

Investors with long-standing interests in environmental and social (E+S) topics are having an increasing impact on how companies address corporate sustainability.

2013 Proxy season preview

Companies are under increasing pressure to develop effective shareholder communication practices, and being aware of investor priorities and expectations can help to make these efforts successful

Getting on board

Women are joining boards at higher rates, although progress is slow. Our report explores progress made to increase gender diversity on US corporate boards.

Engaging on environmental and social topics

Successful company-shareholder engagement is resulting in withdrawal of shareholder proposals, with those focused on environmental and social topics among the most likely to be withdrawn.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act at 10

As the Sarbanes-Oxley Act turns 10, we take a look at its impact and opportunities for further enhancements to the financial reporting system.

Dodd-Frank Act: key points for companies beyond the financial services sector

Almost two years ago, the Dodd-Frank Act was enacted. Though the full scope of the Act’s regulatory requirements has yet to be defined, it remains critical that public companies engage with regulators and help shape potential rules by sharing insight into unintended consequences, costs or implementation difficulties

CEO succession planning at the board level

Succession planning, including CEO successions, reflects an organization’s commitment to identify long-term strategic goals and challenges. Learn how leading boards apply best practices.