Today's independent directors (IDs) must navigate a maze of regulatory and technical challenges, from IFRS to fraud. We understand that the task of keeping up to date with these issues can often be difficult; this is where our Independent director programme comes into play. Led by Richard Wilson, Senior Partner, we provide a comprehensive programme throughout the UK that includes:
To find out more information about our independent director programme, email: IDP
The Walker Review
This paper is a synopsis of the Walker Review and Ernst & Young’s views on the key impacts and challenges facing financial institutions. Download the paper 958K, July 2009
Independent Intelligence – insights for the independent director
Independent Intelligence – insights for the independent director aims to help inform the independent director community, with thought-provoking articles on current issues. Read the latest issue.
Independent director podcasts
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Boardroom tools
We produce Boardroom Tools as part of our Independent director workshop programme. We publish this précis of the workshop to give a useful, quick reference guide to non executives around specific issues that boards need to address. The documents include a list of useful questions both for independent directors and for taking to the board. Visit our library for a complete list and to order copies.
Lessons from changeSince January 2009, we have been running our Opportunities in adversity programme to help businesses across the globe act decisively in the economic downturn. Since its launch, we have held some 40,000 meetings with senior executives. We are continuing to help steer many of these companies to secure a better position for the future. We have pulled together these insights and tested our findings through an in-depth survey of over 500 Ernst & Young client service partners from our member firms across the globe and additional research by our Global Industry Centers. Combining all we have learned from our clients gives us a unique perspective into how companies are responding to the new environment. Read Lessons from change 1.7Mb, October 2009
Opportunities in adversityAt Ernst & Young, we are interested in understanding how companies are reacting to the current crisis and learning from their experience and best practice. Uncertainty cannot be allowed to become inaction, performance is relative, a risk is an opportunity that has not yet been exploited.
Whatever a company's position in the current economic climate – from cash-rich to deeply distressed – there is now a great need for decisive management action. There is opportunity in the adversity of the worst of markets. Find that opportunity right now. Read more
Assessing the performance of the audit committee – a checklist (March 2009)This checklist can be used by audit committees to perform a self evaluation or by boards as part of their assessment of the performance of the audit committee (as required by the Combined Code). Find out more
Risk management – What do independent directors do? Each year we research topics of interest for today's independent directors. This year we examined risk, and what policies independent directors have in place to monitor it – policies that go beyond a 'tick in the box'. Over 96 companies responded to our survey, with over 60 of them in the FTSE350. To find out more,download a copy of the report 743K 20 pages.
Independent director programmes
Ernst & Young are now in the fifth year of running a successful series of workshops for FTSE350 Independent directors. We bring together subject matter experts and like-minded directors to discuss key boardroom issues.
For further information about our 2009 workshop programme e-mail: IDs.
Ernst & Young hold a series of financial services specific breakfast workshops for Independent directors. These are designed to address key issues that challenge the Board and the Independent director in today’s environment.
For further information please e-mail: IDP or call Claire Pickford on +44 [0]20 7951 132.
Throughout 2009 we are running a tailored programme of breakfast workshops at various locations across the UK. These workshops will address the unique issues and challenges independent directors and will expand on the success of our national FTSE350 programme.
For further information about our 2009 regional programme, please e-mail : Regional IDs or call Vicky Sherwood on +44 [0]113 298 2509.
Expanding on the success of our FTSE350 programme, Ernst & Young brings you a tailored programme of breakfast workshops which address the unique issues and challenges facing Independent Directors of fast growth companies. With boards remaining in the spotlight and a continually expanding regulatory landscape, our workshops provide the wherewithal to help you manage the risks and improve your effectiveness. For further information about our 2009 programme, e-mail IDs.
The Audit Committee Chair Forum (ACCF) is convened by the CBI and Ernst & Young working in association with Cranfield University. Each meeting provides audit committee chairs, from the UK’s leading companies, with an opportunity to debate best practice and influence direction for audit committees.
For further information about our 2009 programme, please e-mail us.
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