The ethics unit and the risk management committee

The Ethics Unit

 This unit's role is to:

•  Track changes to the independence rules and update the Charter of Conduct for Objectivity and Independence;
•  Inform auditors of all rule changes and important legal decisions;
•  Establish practical guides permitting auditors to identify compliance problems more easily, notably prohibited services;
•  Respond to auditors' questions on accepting projects and conflict of interest situations.
•  Participate in training auditors on ethics and compliance.

The risk management committee

The risk management committee carries out the following tasks:

• Underpinning and supporting the ongoing training provided by the training and doctrine divisions;
• Keeping partners and colleagues regularly updated on the decisions taken by the courts on this subject;
• Working with the relevant partners to analyse and define the correct behaviour for situations or dossiers which carry potential risks.