Audit Committee Essentials

"The purpose of this book, is to provide an introduction to the essentials of the extant statutes or recommended requirements on audit-committee formation and operation, and the specific roles and responsibilities that have been prescribed by legal authorities, market regulators, and professional bodies. In summary, this book provides a comprehensive and updated coverage of the statutory requirements, guidelines, and best-practice recommendations about audit committees' duties, responsibilities, and operations, from the perspective of strengthening corporate governance. This book is written concisely without the use of jargon and legalese so it is easy to read and understand." (The International Journal of Accounting, March 2010)