Describe the principles in respect of: (1) Audit, Risk and Internal Control (2) Remuneration Under the UK Corporate Governance Code, 2018.

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Describe the principles in respect of: (1) Audit, Risk and Internal Control (2) Remuneration Under the UK Corporate Governance Code, 2018.

Answer & Explanation:

(1) Audit, Risk, and Internal Control Principles The board should establish formal and transparent policies and procedures to ensure the independence and effectiveness of internal and external audit functions and satisfy itself on the integrity of financial and narrative statements. The board should present a fair, balanced, and understandable assessment of the company's position and prospects. The board should establish procedures to manage risk, oversee the internal control framework and determine the nature and extent of the principal risks the company is willing to take in order to achieve its long-term strategic objectives. (2) Remuneration Principles Remuneration policies and practices should be designed to support strategy and promote long term sustainable success. Executive remuneration should be aligned to company purpose and values and be clearly linked to the successful delivery of the company's long term strategy. A formal and transparent procedure for developing policy on executive remuneration and determining director and senior management remuneration should be established. No director should be involved in deciding their own remuneration outcome. Directors should exercise independent judgement and discretion when authorizing remuneration outcomes, taking account of company and individual performance, and wider circumstances.

Topics: UK Corporate Governance Code, 2018

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