C-speak: Summer 2021

In our first issue of C-speak – the essential news and insight update for board members and senior executives – we explored the government's proposals to transform the audit and strengthen corporate governance, examining the key issues and potential impacts for UK business.

The ripple effect of audit and governance reform

Few legal reforms land without ripples that travel further than anticipated. The government’s audit white paper is no exception. Though it has much to say about auditors and audit regulation, a careful reading of the paper’s audit committee proposals and those relating to directors reveals they could have a major influence on the ability of boards to maintain a balance of skills while potentially...

Beyond box-ticking

“The resilience statement has the potential to provide a really useful window into your strategic planning and strategic thinking about the future of the organisation. We do not want to see a long list of risks or a tick-box approach. This should be a very personal statement from the board about their company specifically.” Jeannette Andrews CPA, L&G Investment Management, on the potential usefulness...

The boundaries of UK audit and governance reform

Does UK regulatory reform influence other jurisdictions? It may be peculiarly British, even hubristic, to assume that it does, but around the world policymakers and market guardians are watching.

Where preparation and opportunity meet

As we approach reforms to corporate internal control frameworks for financial reporting, PIEs should act now to strengthen their control environments in preparation.

Business must accelerate diversity in leadership

In this podcast, Doyin Atewologun, academic and adviser to the Parker Review of ethnic diversity in FTSE 100 boardrooms; Kit Bingham, Head of Board Practice at Heidrick & Struggles; and, Anthony Carey, Head of Board Practice at Mazars catch up to discuss improving diversity in boardroom - what it means, how we can move forward and some of the challenges along the way.

Interview: Five minutes with Harry Hyman

Mazars is proud to continue support of the International Opera Awards as both headline sponsors and sponsors of the Young Singer of the Year 2021.