{"id":10575,"date":"2024-07-11T16:19:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T05:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.com.au\/legal\/?post_type=insight_resource&#038;p=10575"},"modified":"2024-07-12T11:47:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T00:47:48","slug":"corporate-governance-statements-and-other-key-considerations-for-the-2024-annual-reporting-season","status":"publish","type":"insight_resource","link":"https:\/\/insight.thomsonreuters.com.au\/legal\/resources\/resource\/corporate-governance-statements-and-other-key-considerations-for-the-2024-annual-reporting-season","title":{"rendered":"Corporate Governance Statements and other key considerations for the 2024 Annual Reporting Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With the 2023-2024 financial year having come to a close, and as the AGM season approaches, listed companies are gearing up to prepare and release their Annual Reports. As a lawyer advising these companies, it&#8217;s crucial to ensure that your client&#8217;s report is not only compliant with regulatory requirements but also presents an accurate and transparent picture of the company&#8217;s governance practices and financial performance.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/embed\/v4.js\"><\/script><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; margin: auto; display: block;\" class=\"vidyard-player-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/play.vidyard.com\/tCPYrWVoW94awwthAwfC8U.jpg\" data-uuid=\"tCPYrWVoW94awwthAwfC8U\" data-v=\"4\" data-type=\"inline\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Including a Corporate Governance Statement in the Annual Report is a non-negotiable requirement for ASX-listed companies. 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Lauren Singh, Senior Lawyer Writer for Practical Law, explains this further in the video above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the core of the Annual Report are the company&#8217;s accounts. Directors&#8217; sign-off on the company&#8217;s accounts is not merely a formality; it\u2019s a legal obligation that comes with significant liability. Lawyers must ensure directors fully understand their responsibilities, including confirming that the financial statements provide a true and fair view of the company&#8217;s financial position. It&#8217;s essential to review all financial disclosures, ensuring they align with the Corporations Act 2001 and relevant accounting standards. 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