AoC Audit Committee Masterclass February 2026

“The audit committee must advise the corporation on the adequacy and effectiveness of the corporation’s assurance framework. The audit committee must play a robust role in good stewardship and risk management ….. [the committee] advises and supports the corporation in explaining, in its annual accounts, the measures taken to ensure it has fulfilled its statutory and regulatory responsibilities.” - (Post 16 Audit Code of Practice, para 22)

College audit committees have a key role acting as the independent and objective conscience of the board. Most committee members are full governors and also have the joint and several responsibilities of governors and charity trustees. The remit of the college audit committee is not quite the same as that of most corporate audit committees and it is important that board members and management understand the role and responsibilities.

In addition to discussing the audit committee roles and responsibilities and how to meet them, the session will also look at the relationship with auditors, how to use auditors to gain assurance and there will be plenty of time for discussion.