We performed the following procedures:
· reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance, documents obtained from management concerning litigation and claims, and correspondence between the entity and its legal counsel
· reviewing legal expense accounts and obtain confirmation from legal counsel
· read minutes of meetings of owners, directors held during the period being audited (and will review minutes subsequent to year end as part of subsequent event procedure)
· read contracts, loan agreements, leases and correspondence from taxing or other governmental agencies, and similar documents
· obtain information concerning guarantees from bank confirmations
· inspect other documents for possible guarantees by the entity.
Internal Audit Function is independent from the Company and reports directly to the Audit Committee by quarterly.
Internal Audit Function is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.