obÌåÓý

Director oversight of financials and audit

obÌåÓý regularly engages with directors and audit committees in recognition of their responsibilities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

For more general information on financial reporting and audit, see Financial reporting and audit.

Speeches

  • - John Price, Commissioner, May 2015, Presentation at panel session at the G100 Congress 2015

Regulatory documents

What's new

obÌåÓý calls on Australian CEOs to review whistleblower policies

13 October 2021

obÌåÓý has written to CEOs of public companies, large proprietary companies and trustees of registrable superannuation entities urging them to review their whistleblower policies to ensure they comply with the law.

obÌåÓý to further extend financial reporting deadlines for listed and unlisted entities and amends ‘no actionâ€� position for AGMs

13 May 2020

obÌåÓý will extend the deadline for both listed and unlisted entities to lodge financial reports under Chapters 2M and 7 of the Corporations Act by one month for certain balance dates up to and including 7 July 2020 balance dates.

Reminders on director trading during COVID-19

7 May 2020

Considerations for directors (including directors of the responsible entity of a listed managed investment scheme) regarding the acquisition and disposal of securities and other financial products issued by their listed entity.

obÌåÓý guidelines for investor meetings using virtual technology

6 May 2020

On 6 May 2020, temporary modifications to the Corporations Act under the (Determination) took effect. Read more.

Directors duties in the context of COVID-19

20 April 2020

The current evolving circumstances surrounding COVID-19 present many challenges to companies, boards, management and their stakeholders. Read this article by Commissioner John Price.

Details of changes to obÌåÓý regulatory work and priorities in light of COVID-19

14 April 2020

obÌåÓý’s Close and Continuous Monitoring program has been suspended. However, obÌåÓý will continue to monitor firms remotely, including through close working and information sharing arrangements with APRA.

Last updated: 13/04/2023 10:33