A growing array of new regulations, escalating pressure from financial markets and increasing demands from stakeholders are fuelling the need for higher standards of governance and compliance by organisations. New regulations mandate that effective, verifiable governance activities must assume a much higher organisational profile.

The Global Financial crisis has highlighted the vital importance of having robust corporate governance systems within an organisation.

Corporate governance and strong internal controls would ensure that there is appropriate stewardship among management teams, and enhance accountability towards the stakeholders, of which the primary group being the shareholders.

Numerous studies have also shown a direct correlation between strong governance/internal controls practices and shareholders value. Ensuring good governance is thus good business!

at Columbus Advisory,

We assist organisations to determine their current corporate governance practices, benchmark it against primarily the prescriptions of the applicable Code of Corporate Governance as well as other relevant benchmarks, identify gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.

We also assist organisations to improve their strategic planning process and compliance framework and activities.

a. Corporate Governance Advisory

  • Corporate Governance Gap Assessment
  • Governance Effectiveness Review
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

b. Compliance Assessment

  • Sarbanes-Oxley S404 and J-SOX Compliance
  • Internal Policy & Procedures Compliance
  • Compliance Function Design
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

c. Board Performance Advisory

  • Board Effectiveness Assessment
  • Board Remuneration Review
  • Board Training
  • Annual Directors Performance Evaluation

d. Risk Control Self-Assessment (“RCSA”)

  • RCSA Framework Development
  • RCSA Implementation
  • RCSA Training