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Regulation in a global economy





                           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 review
                      operational                    independence                     internal audit
                     management


                                                                                         Monitor
                                                                                    independence of
                                                                                    external auditor











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