McMaster University

Audit Committee - Primary Responsibilities

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Oversee the External Audit Process

 
The Committee shall:

  1. Select and recommend annually the public accountants for appointment as auditors for
    the ensuing year and, in consultation with the administration, the basis of their compensation;
  2. Approve the engagement letter, receive the independence letter and review the management letter and related materials;
  3. Review privately with the external auditors their findings, any restrictions on their work, cooperation received, and their recommendations;
  4. Receive privately the external auditors' opinion on various matters, including the quality and effectiveness of financial and internal audit staff, significant accounting principles and practices, unresolved material differences of opinion or disputes;
  5. Discuss with the external auditors the scope and purpose of the upcoming audit and the procedures to be followed;
  6. Pre-approve all non-audit services greater than $25,000 to be provided by the external auditors to the University; and
  7. Annually review and assess the independence and performance of the external auditors.

 

 


January 30, 2012

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