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Corporate governance

Audit committees

3.1 Composition, objectives and functions of an audit committee

Audit committees

Composition Objectives Function

Minimum 3 non- Increase public Monitor financial
executive directors confidence statements

At least one with Provide financial
Review controls
financial expertise awareness

Independent of Strengthen Monitor and
operational independence review internal
management audit

Monitor
independence of
external auditor

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