A key element of effective audit committees is the existence of a strong and robust relationship with external audit.

This relationship should be built on open, regular, and frank communication between the committee and the auditors.

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Are you a public sector entity or local government about to participate in a performance audit? We’re here to help.

Do you have a peppercorn lease? Peppercorn leases are leases with nominal rent. This might be $1 or even as low as a peppercorn.

Regulatory compliance is an entity's adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines relevant to its business processes.

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Should Australia develop a simpler, and better, reporting framework – particularly for entities that are not listed?

Each year, we publish a 3-year plan containing our proposed audit topics.