As the focus on corporate governance and oversight has grown, so has the complexity of regulatory challenges facing audit committees. This virtual corporate governance strategy program explores the best practices that your audit committee can use to fulfill its mandate and increase its strategic contribution. You will acquire the frameworks to align corporate strategy with financial reporting—and help your company operate more effectively in today's rigorous market and regulatory environment. You will emerge from this live online program equipped to grapple with the understanding of how audit committees can deal with the new business environment created by the COVID-19 crisis.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Audit Committees.
This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More
As the focus on corporate governance and oversight has grown, so has the complexity of regulatory challenges facing audit committees. This virtual corporate governance strategy program explores the best practices that your audit committee can use to fulfill its mandate and increase its strategic contribution. You will acquire the frameworks to align corporate strategy with financial reporting—and help your company operate more effectively in today's rigorous market and regulatory environment. You will emerge from this live online program equipped to grapple with the understanding of how audit committees can deal with the new business environment created by the COVID-19 crisis.
You may also be interested in the related in-person program: Audit Committees.
This program is eligible for the Corporate Director Certificate. Learn More
Attendance by two or more representatives of your audit committee or organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
Attendance by two or more representatives of your audit committee or organization will foster teamwork and enhance the program's impact.
Program for Leadership Development participants earn 2 PLDA Points on completion of this program.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
When you participate in a virtual HBS Executive Education program, you benefit from a powerful learning experience carefully designed with a virtual setting in mind. Through live, synchronous program sessions you'll engage directly with our renowned faculty to learn from their latest research, gain actionable takeaways, and facilitate your growth. In addition, virtual discussion groups will connect you to a global group of peers and build your network.
The curriculum addresses the core responsibilities of audit committees as well as the emerging area of risk management. You will learn how to strengthen internal control systems and ensure that your company's strategy is reflected in its financial reporting. The program includes a focus on the emerging issues resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you will explore four key areas critical to effective audit committees.
The curriculum addresses the core responsibilities of audit committees as well as the emerging area of risk management. You will learn how to strengthen internal control systems and ensure that your company's strategy is reflected in its financial reporting. The program includes a focus on the emerging issues resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. Through a rich learning experience that includes faculty presentations, case studies, and small group discussions, you will explore four key areas critical to effective audit committees.
The program takes place over three days, with live, synchronous classes daily (10:00 AM to 2:45 PM ET, including two 30-minute breaks), two required welcoming sessions, and small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside a total of 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
The program takes place over three days, with live, synchronous classes daily (10:00 AM to 2:45 PM ET, including two 30-minute breaks), two required welcoming sessions, and small group discussions for learning and networking. Class sessions will take place via the Zoom platform. You will also have ample opportunity for interaction with faculty and peers inside and outside the class sessions.
Collaborative learning is an integral part of the experience. To maximize the benefit for everyone, you are expected to attend every session, complete all assignments, and contribute effectively in the class and in small groups. We advise setting aside a total of 2-3 hours per day for program work in addition to the synchronous class sessions.
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
Suraj Srinivasan
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
Paul M. Healy
James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration
Our Executive Education programs are developed and taught by HBS faculty who are widely recognized as skilled educators, groundbreaking researchers, and award-winning authors. Through their board memberships, consulting, and field-based research, they address the complex challenges facing business leaders across the globe.
Suraj Srinivasan
Philip J. Stomberg Professor of Business Administration
Paul M. Healy
James R. Williston Professor of Business Administration
Lynn S. Paine
John G. McLean Professor of Business Administration
Krishna G. Palepu
Ross Graham Walker Professor of Business Administration