Corporate Governance is the term used to describe the system by which an organisation is controlled and directed. It covers issues such as board structure, internal control procedures, the need to safeguard assets, risk management, the establishment of audit committees and the implications of the changes introduced by the Companies Act 2014. It also covers Central Bank regulation and various other sector-specific legislation.
Corporate governance is good for business: it ensures the effective, proper and efficient running of your organisation and supports transparency and accountability. Good corporate governance contributes to improved performance.
At RBK, we believe that good governance systems and reporting structures are a vital part of every business. Our specialist Corporate Governance team will assist you in integrating relevant best practice into your governance and reporting systems.
We work with you to understand your requirements and then carefully match these to provide your Board, Audit Committee and Senior Management with the tools they need to ensure your company is governed effectively.
We make sure that your systems integrate best practice guidance such as Sarbanes Oxley, the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies and the Fitness and Probity Guidelines for Credit Unions.
Our specialist corporate governance team will:
