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Deloitte & Touche USA LLP Launches Center For Corporate Governance Web Site
Online resource provides latest information on leading governance issues
(CSRwire) NEW YORK- June 6, 2007 – Deloitte & Touche USA LLP announces the launch
of its corporate governance Web site, the new online Center for Corporate
Governance. The Web site, accessible through the following URL: www.corpgov.deloitte.com, is a
publicly available online resource that offers regularly updated, balanced
governance information for board of directors, c-suite executives,
investors, attorneys and others interested in governance.
Featuring issues related to audit committees, board governance, and
compensation committees, the site is designed as an online resource that
provides timely and relevant thought-ware as well as other information,
including a list of Deloitte webcasts, podcasts and events focused on
governance issues. Monthly postings on relevant topics, discussions
regarding governance issues and data on board practices and composition
are also available.
"With continued focus on corporate risk, integrity in financial reporting
and regulatory compliance requirements, it is more important than ever for
organizations to maintain good governance practices," explained Steve
Wagner, Managing Partner, Center for Corporate Governance, Deloitte &
Touche LLP. "The Web site provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for boards and
committee members to find governance thought-ware which includes
perspectives from various experts on the latest governance topics and best
practices as well as tools and resources to assist them in fulfilling their
responsibilities as board members."
The site leverages the success of the Audit Committee Online Web site,
which Corporate Board Member magazine recognized as one of "20 web sites
every director should bookmark,"and the activities of the Center for
Corporate Governance, making it a robust governance resource for
directors, C-suite executives and others who support the governance
function.
"Because audit committee members need to be aware of emerging practices
and public expectations that can affect their roles and responsibilities,
it is important that they have access to relevant, timely, high-quality
materials," said Walter C. Richter, Vice Chairman, Office of the CEO,
Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.
The Center for Corporate Governance provides the latest research and
in-depth information on leading governance practices for directors and
board committees. Critical governance data available on the site
includes:
Audit Committees: Focusing on the increased responsibilities
of audit committees, this section contains information on the role of the
committee, performance evaluations, working with internal and external
auditors, whistleblower provisions and risk oversight.
Board Governance: The many questions addressed in this
section include: What are the roles and responsibilities of the board?
How does a company develop and evaluate its board members? What are the
essential elements of an effective ethics and compliance program?
Compensation Committees: Spotlighting director and executive
compensation, this section includes information about the changing
responsibilities of this committee following the adoption of the SEC’s
executive compensation disclosure rules.
Deloitte Periodicals: Deloitte publications provide updates
on accounting and regulatory developments from the FASB, the PCAOB, the
SEC and other standard-setting agencies.
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