Independent Examination duties

Governance weakness?

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I've been approached to undertake an Independent Examination for a small charity. There are four trustees - two are husband and wife, and the original founders (the charity is a cause they're personally very passionate about).

I believe everything in their dealings will be legitimate, however one niggle I have is that their dominance of the board is a governance weakness. What are my duties in this respect? It goes without saying that it should heighten my risk assessment (they're both cheque signatories, and payments require two signatures), plus I gather I should also make written recommendations to them regarding my observations.

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By Accountant A
17th Jan 2018 21:50

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/charity-commission-launches-updated-g...

Your professional body will probably have something to say on the subject as well.

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