March 2019
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This conference considered the next steps for financial reporting and corporate governance powers in the UK - looking at accountability, stewardship and the future for boardroom regulation.
Delegates discussed the likely implications of proposals set out in the CMA’s update paper on its review of the audit sector, considering further options for the final market study as well as how proposed measures may impact on the practicalities of the auditing processes.
The conference was held as the terms of reference were published for the government-commissioned independent Brydon Review of auditing standards and followed the independent review of the Financial Reporting Council.
With the independent review proposing its replacement with a new strengthened watchdog, the conference was also an opportunity to assess the future safeguarding of the UK’s business environment and regulatory accountability to Government.
Further sessions discussed reforms in the context of the Government’s corporate governance reforms, as well as measures affecting private companies following the launch of the Wates Corporate Governance Principles.
Finally, the seminar brought out the latest thinking on the position of under-represented groups at board level and throughout companies following the BEIS Select Committee report on closing the gender pay gap, next steps for developing a diverse talent pipeline, and the implementation of measures such as flexible working and unconscious bias training.
