3 Compelling Quotes that Sum Up this Week’s Board Governance News
July 13, 2017
We’ve pulled excerpts from this week’s articles and videos to share what’s new in board governance—say on pay, age diversity, and more.
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The Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) is an autonomous, nonpartisan, and nonprofit public policy organization dedicated to enhancing investor confidence and public trust in the global capital markets. The CAQ provides thought leadership on proposed rules and standards, as well as webcasts, events, and tools for the profession.
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Fraud Investigations & the SEC: What to Do and What to Know
June 6, 2017
In this episode, the CAQ’s Cindy Fornelli outlines the board’s role before, during, and after a fraud incident. What are the guidelines for self-reporting to the SEC?
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May Boardroom Trivia: 15 Years After Sarbanes-Oxley
May 23, 2017
We share the answers to our May #BoardroomTrivia questions on the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley. Watch the full Facebook LIVE segment here.
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Three Keys to Effective Internal Control over Financial Reporting
May 18, 2017
In this guest post, the CAQ’s Cindy Fornelli provides insights for audit committee members and others on enhancing internal control over financial reporting (ICFR).
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Sarbanes-Oxley: The Impact 15 Years Later
May 9, 2017
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director of the Center for Audit Quality, discusses the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley on corporate boardrooms. What are indicators of success? How have board member attitudes evolved?
Facebook Live Broadcast » #BoardroomTrivia 15 Years After SOX
Held on May 2, 2017
The CAQ’s Cindy Fornelli joins TK Kerstetter and Brad Smith to discuss three milestone boardroom ‘anniversaries’. Don’t miss the live segment on May 2 around 12:15 ET.
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The CAQ Celebrates 10 Years by Bringing Together the Industry’s Best
March 15, 2017
The Center for Audit Quality has launched a media page, which recaps the impressive panel discussions that took place at its 10th Anniversary event.
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Inside America’s Boardrooms Celebrates 100 Episodes
February 23, 2017
Pop the champagne! We broadcasted our 100th episode this week. We take a minute to thank our guests, viewers, and knowledge partners.
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Is Your Company Prepared for the New Revenue Recognition Standard?
February 22, 2017
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director for the Center for Audit Quality, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Is Your Company Prepared for the New Revenue Recognition Standard?
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From the Boardroom: An Update on Gender Diversity in 2017
February 16, 2017
Will this be the year that really moves the needle? We take a quick look at new data and diversity initiatives already in motion for 2017.
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The Top 10 Episodes of 2016
January 6, 2017
Back by popular demand, our “Top 10” features the most popular Inside America’s Boardrooms episodes of 2016.
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How Boards Should Prepare for the New Revenue Recognition Standard
December 29, 2016
A new tool from the Center for Audit Quality helps boards and audit committees prepare for the new revenue recognition standard.
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Governance Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2017
December 28, 2016
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality, joins host TK Kerstetter to discuss… Governance Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2017.
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Audit Committee Disclosures Make Strides in Shareholder Engagement
December 2, 2016
The CAQ’s latest report shows double-digit growth (from 2014 to 2016) in the percentage of S&P 500 companies that are voluntarily disclosing information in several key areas of audit oversight.
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CAQ Survey Insights: Investor Confidence in Board Members Still Lags
October 7, 2016
The CAQ’s annual survey gauges investor confidence in U.S. markets. What insights can we draw for corporate directors?
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Audit Committee Trends: What’s the Magic Number of Financial Experts?
August 23, 2016
How has Sarbanes-Oxley affected the composition of today’s boards and audit committees? Should audit committees have more than one financial expert?
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What is the Number One Issue for Boards in 2016?
August 4, 2016
Your question answered in 70 seconds: “What is the #1 Issue for Boards in 2016?”
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CAQ’s Tool for Audit Committees: Questions on Non-GAAP Measures
July 6, 2016
The CAQ’s new tool is designed to incite dialogue and refresh the audit committee’s understanding of how management is following SEC regulations.
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Guidelines for Audit Committee Chair Succession Planning
June 27, 2016
How should the audit committee approach committee chair succession planning? In this blog, we discusses best practices and timing.
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Should Audit Committees Have More Than One Financial Expert?
May 18, 2016
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director of the Center for Audit Quality, joins host TK Kerstetter of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Should Audit Committees Have More Than One Financial Expert?
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Millennials: Will They Invest Like Their Boomer Parents Did?
May 3, 2016
The CAQ’s annual survey gauges the confidence of millennial investors as compared to a broader group of ‘main street’ investors.
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Audit Committee Chair Succession: An Expert’s Guide
April 13, 2016
Doug Maine, the Audit Committee Chair of BroadSoft and Orbital ATK, Inc., and Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director of the Center for Audit Quality, join host TK Kerstetter of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… Audit Committee Chair Succession: The Expert’s Guide To Getting It Right.
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Inside America’s Boardrooms: The 8 Most-Watched Episodes
March 20, 2016
After a year of filming, Inside America’s Boardrooms reaches 50 episodes. We take a look at our most popular topics and guests.
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CAQ Reports on Confidence of ‘Main Street’ & Millennial Investors
January 27, 2016
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director for the Center for Audit Quality, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… CAQ’s 9th Annual Main Street Investors Survey.
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New Year’s Show: 6 Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2016
December 30, 2015
Cindy Fornelli, Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality, joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… Six Challenges Boards Should Expect in 2016.
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Who on the Board Should Own Cyber Risk?
December 6, 2015
Your question answered in 80 seconds: “How is cyber risk impacting the board governance structure?”
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SEC Seeks Comments on Audit Committee Disclosure
August 19, 2015
Cindy Fornelli (Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality) and Suzanne Hopgood (Board Member of Mace Security International) join TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… SEC Seeks Comments on Audit Committee Disclosure.
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Which Board Committee Should Oversee Cyber Risk? (Part 2)
August 5, 2015
Cindy Fornelli (Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality) and Jonathan Foster (Audit Chair, Masonite International Corp.) join TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… “The Risk Oversight Challenge: Who Should Own Cyber Risk? (Part 2).”
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Which Board Committee Should Oversee Cyber Risk? (Part 1)
July 29, 2015
Cindy Fornelli (Executive Director, Center for Audit Quality) and Jonathan Foster (Audit Chair, Masonite International Corp.) join TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms” to discuss… “The Board Risk Oversight Challenge: Audit vs. Risk Committee.”
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Fostering Internal, External, & Audit Committee Relationships
May 13, 2015
Cindy Fornelli (Executive Director at the Center for Audit Quality) joins TK Kerstetter, host of “Inside America’s Boardrooms,” to discuss… Fostering Audit Relationships: Internal, External & Audit Committees.