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Audit Committee

The main function of the Audit Committee is to assist the Board in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities, specifically the on going review, monitoring and assessment of:

  • The integrity of the financial statements, any formal announcements relating to financial performance and reviewing significant financial reporting judgements contained in them;
  • The systems of internal control;
  • The internal and external audit processes;
  • Compliance with applicable laws and regulations in relation to the preparation of financial statements and reporting; 
  • The Society?s ethical and business standards;
  • The appointment, re-appointment and removal of external auditors.

The current members of the committee are:

  • Richard Davey, Non-executive Director
  • Philip Johnson, Non-executive Director, Chairman of the Committee
  • David Paige, Non-executive Director
  • Simon Turner, Non-executive Director

View the Terms of the Reference for the Audit Committee


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