Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Nominate independent directors
  • Establish a culture of action
  • Evaluate the audit committee
  • Direct the external audit
  • Scrutinize the financial statements
  • Leverage internal audit and outside resources
  • Satisfy regulators and other stakeholders
  • Address risk proactively
  • Spearhead fraud-deterrence initiatives
  • Expect the unexpected
  • Conclusion.