The board’s role in audit quality

About this recorded event

Audit quality remains a cornerstone of good governance, underpinning investor confidence and organisational integrity. This Audit & Risk Committee Shared Interest Group (ARC SIG) webcast provided invaluable insights for directors and ARC members, equipping you to enhance your oversight of this essential area.

Key topics include:

• Audit Quality Insights from the FMA
  Jacco Moison from the Financial Markets Authority presented their Annual Audit Quality Report, highlighting trends, challenges, and expectations.
• Practical Governance Perspectives from KPMG
  Darby Healy of KPMG explored how boards can actively engage in promoting and safeguarding audit quality.
• Real-World Leadership
  Hear from an experienced Audit and Risk Committee Chair, Tracey Jones, who shared practical insights and lessons learned in navigating audit challenges as a director.

Speakers

Jacco Moison  

As the Head of Audit, Financial Reporting and Climate Related Disclosures, Jacco is responsible for overseeing the oversight of auditors and audit firms, Climate Related Disclosures, and financial reporting matters at the FMA. Jacco is responsible for setting up the Audit Oversight and Climate Related Disclosure function at the FMA. 

In his day to day work he is overseeing the quality reviews of registered audit firms, the licensing of overseas auditors, the review of financial statements of our public interest entities and the monitoring of climate statements.  

Jacco is also the Chair of the Emerging Regulators Group at International Federation of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR).  

Darby Healey 

Darby Healey is a seasoned professional with a distinguished career at KPMG. Having joined the firm in 1997, Darby has amassed extensive experience and expertise working within both New Zealand and the United States. Throughout the years, she has held several key leadership positions, including serving as an Audit Partner, Head of Audit Quality, Audit Risk Partner, and Ethics and Independence Partner. She is currently a member of the KPMG NZ Board.

Darby has played a pivotal role in driving and maintaining high standards of audit quality within KPMG. Her strategic oversight and dedication to upholding professional ethics and independence have contributed to the firm's reputation for delivering exceptional service to clients.

Tracey Jones MInstD

Tracey is an accomplished independent non-executive director and family office advisor, with extensive governance experience spanning the financial services, technology, investment, property, and consumer sectors. Prior to transitioning into governance, she held senior executive roles within one of New Zealand’s largest private family offices. 

Currently, Tracey serves as Chair of Nikko Asset Management NZ Ltd and Welcome Ltd, and holds directorships at Stride Property Group (SPG.NZ), Partners Life Ltd, Lamcam Ltd, and is a Trustee of several high-net-worth family trusts. Her previous board appointments include Harmoney Corp Ltd (HMY.ASX), Punakaiki Fund, and New Plymouth PIF Guardians Ltd.  

A graduate of the University of Canterbury with a Bachelor of Commerce, Tracey began her career at Coopers & Lybrand. She is a Chartered Accountant, a member of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand, and an IoD member.

Duration

This recorded event is 1 hour long.

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