25th February 2021. A webinar for Audit Committee members. The first half a training session aimed at Audit Committee new members roles and responsibilities, followed by a Q&A session, with guest panelists Kevin Boram from Adur and Worthing Council and Andy Green from Walsall Council.
Speakers on the webinar include:
- Graeme Clarke, Director, Risk and Assurance Services
- Dave Phillips, Senior Manager, Risk and Assurance Services
- Mark Surridge, Director, Audit and Assurance
The first half of the webinar is a training session aimed at new Audit Committee members, delivered by Dave Phillips and Mark Surridge. The topics covered include:
- The function of the Audit Committee and how it fits into the local government governance framework
- The formation of the Audit Committee and key attributes that are required for its members
- The necessary Audit Committee proceedings and what is needed in order to run effectively
- The role of the Audit Committee and its methods of oversight
- How the Committee can ensure Value for Money (VfM)
The second half of the webinar was a panel discussion and Q&A, in which our speakers were kindly joined by:
- Andy Green, Chair of the Audit Committee, Walsall Council
- Kevin Boram, Chair of the Joint Audit Committee, Adur and Worthing Council
- Kanta Patel, Assistant Manager, Mazars Consulting
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Dave Phillips Senior Manager - Risk Assurance
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