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BoardMatters Quarterly, January 2012

BoardMatters Quarterly: focus on the future (January 2012)

Focus on the future

In this issue:
  • From the chair
  • Ready for year-end?
  • Making succession planning a success
  • What’s next for audit committees?

  • BoardMatters Quarterly
  • Other publications

Changes on the horizon

Changes on the horizon

September 2011   Download



Spotlight on thinking globally

Spotlight on thinking globally

June 2011   Download



Staying ahead of the curve

Staying ahead of the curve

April 2011   Download



Planning for 2011

Planning for 2011

January 2011   Download



Changes to the risk landscape

Changes to the risk landscape

September 2010   Download



Spotlight on tax and health care reform

Spotlight on tax and health care reform

June 2010   Download



Rounding out the agenda

Rounding out the agenda

April 2010   Download



Upcoming financial reporting considerations

Upcoming financial reporting considerations

January 2010   Download



Topic Title Date Area
Emerging marketsInSights: risk oversight in emerging markets1004September 2011US
Environmental issuesEnvironmental risk and reporting1004July 2011US, Europe
Corporate governanceThe oversight of major transactions1004July 2011US, Europe
FraudBribery and corruption risk1004July 2011US, Europe
Regulatory and legalInSights: Regulatory compliance: adapting to a pressurized environment1004June 2011US
Best practice and other issuesInSights: Four specific roles for audit committees in remuneration oversight1004June 2011Europe
Best practice and other issuesInSights: Doing more and doing it better: audit committees meet today’s demands1004April 2011Europe
Financial reportingInsights: Internal audit’s evolving role: a proactive catalyst of business improvement1004April 2011US
TaxA new shareholder proposal requests disclosure of board oversight of risks arising from a company’s tax strategy. We explore the implications.1004April 2011US
TaxTo maintain positive shareholder relations, boards need effective communication programs to support disclosure and rich dialogue. Our proxy season preview outlines what boards need to know now.1004April 2011US
GlobalizationTracking global trends: how six key developments are shaping the business world1004March 2011Global
Regulatory and legalViewpoints: Audit committee perspectives on the PCAOB1004March 2011US
Regulatory and legalViewpoints: Regulatory compliance (4 March 2011); Viewpoints: Regulatory compliance1004March 2011US
GlobalizationWinning in a polycentric world: globalization and the changing world of business1004January 2011Global
Corporate governanceLeading across borders: inclusive thinking in an interconnected world1004January 2011Global
FraudWho owns fraud1004January 2011US
Corporate governanceInSights: Increased oversight of M&A: an expanding role for audit committees1004December 2010Europe
SustainabilitySeven questions CEOs and boards should ask about 'triple bottom line' reporting1004October 2010US
CommunicationsInSights: Crisis communications - Prepare to avert disaster; prepare to act when disaster strikes1004October 2010Europe
Regulatory and legalInsights: The audit committee journey continues to a higher-functioning committee1004Jan 2011US
Regulatory and legalViewPoints: SEC issues for audit and compensation committees1004Nov 2010US
Regulatory and legalViewPoints: The challenge of IT governance1004Nov 2010US
ReportingViewPoints:Convergence of accounting standards with the IASB & FASB members1004June 2010US, Europe
Best practice and other issuesViewPoints:Tax issues that require audit committee involvement1004June 2010US, Europe
Best practice and other issuesViewPoints:Shareholder engagement and role of proxy advisory firms with the CEO of RiskMetrics1004June 2010US, Europe
Regulatory and legalHot Topic: PCAOB proposes auditing standard on communications with audit committees1004Apr 2010US
Regulatory and legalViewPoints: The audit committee’s role in overseeing investigations1003Mar 2010US
Regulatory and legalViewPoints: Changes at the SEC’s Division of Enforcement1003Mar 2010US
Regulatory and legalInsights: Regulatory change is driving audit committee agendas1003Mar 2010US
Corporate governanceInSights: The 2010 proxy season-a forewarning of what's to come in 20111001Jan 2010US
Financial reportingViewPoints: Compensation, risk and the role of audit committees0912Dec 2009US
Financial reportingViewPoints: Leading risk management practices0912Dec 2009US
Financial reportingViewPoints: Current issues in financial reporting: a discussion with Bob Herz0908Aug 2009US, Europe
Financial reporting ViewPoints: Regulatory and goverenance reform0908Aug 2009US, Europe
Emerging markets ViewPoints: Risk in emerging markets0908Aug 2009US, Europe
Toolkit Audit Committee Toolkit0907July 2009US
Regulatory and legal ViewPoints: The convergence of accounting standards1007July 2010US, Europe
Tax ViewPoints: Tax issues and the audit committee1007July 2010US, Europe
Corporate governance ViewPoints: Shareholder engagement: the influence of proxy advisory firms and the role of the board1007July 2010US, Europe
Regulatory and Legal InSights: The sustainability journey, from comliance to opportunity to integration1008Aug 2010US, Europe
Corporate governance ViewPoints: Joint considerations for audit and compensation committees0903Mar 2009US
CommunicationsViewPoints: The audit committee role in financial communication0903Mar 2009US
Financial markets and economy ViewPoints: Funding and liquidity issues in today’s capital markets 0903Mar 2009US
Enterprise riskViewPoints: Enterprise risk: recurring challenges and new considerations for the audit committee0810Oct 2008US, Europe
IFRSViewPoints: IFRS in Europe and the US: Lessons learned and challenges ahead0810Oct 2008US, Europe
Regulatory and legalViewPoints: Finding a balanced approach to global regulation0810Oct 2008US, Europe
Environmental issuesInSights: Climate change: a hotter topic for audit committees0808Aug 2008US
Regulatory and legalInSights: Government intervention is driving audit committee agendas1002Feb 2010Europe
CommunicationsInSights: The financial communication challenge0911Nov 2009Europe
Corporate governanceInSights: The governance challenge0907Jul 2009Europe
Regulatory and legalInSights: Converging standards for audits and auditors?0901Jan 2009Europe
Corporate governanceInSights: A new landscape for risk management and oversight0904Apr 2009Europe
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