The Audit Committee Handbook, 4th Edition

Written to help audit committees plan their agendas and achieve their mission in corporate governance, The Audit Committee Handbook helps professionals:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the audit committee with a general update and reality check on auditing cycle activities
• Identify the developments that impact audit committee practices and the latest techniques and strategies for committee meetings
• Develop a repertoire of effective strategies to help the board of directors discharge its fiduciary responsibility to the stockholders
• Prepare a periodic assessment of professional development activities and an informed review of both audit processes and financial reporting processes
• Understand the legal aspects of the audit committee and role of legal counsel, as well as fraudulent financial reporting