Accounting and audit scandals in SA and the UK have renewed debates about effective oversight and structure of the industry, as well as the role of principles and ethics. The replacement of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) in the UK by a new watchdog, the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority, among others signal greater interest in governance.

The burning topic of climate change is also forcing greater interest in reporting integration and the availability of reliable data from outside the finance domain. Integrated reports by leading corporates worldwide confirms the growing sophistication of environmental, social and governance data...

Subscribe now to unlock this article.

Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).

There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.

Cancel anytime.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.