The Audit Committee as key element in corporate governance. Adequate composition, requirements, role and responsibilities of this committee and its members. Discussion of the Institute of Internal Auditors Standars. Audit Committee Charter, benefits for the different types of entities, adoption and implementation guidance. Federal Government requirements about the Audit Committee. Best practices. Getting this group to add value not bureocracy. Dispositions of Puerto Rico's Ley de Corporaciones regarding this committee.

Instructional Delivery Method: Group live

CPE Credits: 6 (Accounting and Auditing)                                            

NASBA Field of Study: Auditing

Pre-requisite: None

Advance Preparation: None

Level: Basic

Date: May 20, 2015 New Date

Registration: 8:15am - 9:00am                                        Seminar: 9:00am- 4:00pm

Instructor: Lucas Delgado Martínez CPA, CIA, CGAP, MBA, Audit Director, Judicial Branch of PR

Place: Colegio de CPA, Capital Center Building I, PH-2, Hato Rey

Cost: CPA & Foundation Members  $84        Others $100

Additional Charges: Registrations and payments received after May 16, $8pp

Materials: This course will be paperless and the materials will be distributed electronically.  Once you enroll in the course you can access and download them through "Mi Perfil", on the Colegio’s website, within the 12 working hours prior to the start of the course, until midnight of the course’s date. Electronic devices may be brought to the classroom to access the downloaded materials.

Electronic evaluation: Once you have registered your entry to this educational activity, you can quickly and easily access and complete the evaluation through "Mi Perfil".  On our website "Home" page you will find detailed instructions for completing the form.

Notice: The Colegio de CPA reserves the right to substitute instructors and suspend a course due to insufficient enrollment or other causes beyond our control.  We reserve the right to refuse admission.  Space is limited.  Registration is subject to the available slots.  The tuition price for CPA applies to those whose membership fee is up to date at the time of registration.

 Sponsored by: Internal Audit Committee