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The Audit Committee is an essential component of corporate governance. It reinforces the independence of the internal audit function and ensures oversight of internal control, governance and integrated risk management practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the public and para-public sector, since the adoption of Law N\u00b0 2022-08 of April 19, 2022 relating to the para-public sector, the monitoring of the State portfolio and the control of legal entities under private law receiving financial assistance from public authorities, entities are responsible for setting up and maintaining an audit committee. The same applies to the banking sector, with Circular N\u00b001-2017 on the governance of credit institutions and financial companies in the WAMU, which also requires the Banking Commission to set up an audit committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In other business sectors, although some entities are not obliged to set up an audit committee, it remains good governance practice to do so. Where appropriate, to ensure the effectiveness of the audit committee, it is crucial to put in place and adhere to good practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we explore these key practices that ensure transparency and rigorous management within audit committees.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Membership and governance\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The composition of the Audit Committee is fundamental to its effectiveness. Ideally, the majority of its members should be independent, i.e. have no direct links with the company's management. This independence ensures an impartial review of financial practices and reduces the risk of conflicts of interest. In addition, the diversity of skills within the committee, particularly in finance, accounting and law, strengthens its ability to analyze financial information accurately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Training and skills\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Audit committee members need to be properly trained and have the right skills to carry out their duties effectively. A thorough knowledge of current accounting standards and regulations is essential. Ongoing training programs can be set up to keep members abreast of industry developments and best practices in corporate governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Planning and diary\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Careful planning of Audit Committee meetings is necessary to cover all the important aspects of financial supervision. Drawing up a clear and detailed agenda, distributed in advance, enables members to prepare adequately. It also ensures that all important issues are addressed in a timely and comprehensive manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Communication and transparency\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Open and transparent communication is essential to maintain stakeholder confidence in the audit process. Audit committee members must be able to communicate effectively with management, statutory auditors and shareholders. The reports produced must be clear, precise and comprehensible, to enable an objective assessment of the company's financial health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Assessment and continuous improvement\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Periodic evaluation of the Audit Committee's performance is necessary to identify opportunities for improvement. This can be achieved through questionnaires, interviews or peer reviews. The results of this evaluation should be used to implement corrective measures and continuously improve the committee's practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

            To find out more, take a look at this self-assessment questionnaire on best practices for audit committees: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UWhIXQ<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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