As well as their public report on the financial statement, the auditors will typically have more detailed communications with the audit committee. These communications may include a descriptions of how the audit was carried out, the audit plan, the auditor’s views about the company’s accounting practices (including accounting policies, estimates and disclosures), how the auditors satisfied themselves on the key issues that arose, and significant difficulties, if any, encountered during the audit. The auditors may also comment to the audit committee on their insights in areas such as the strength of the organization’s internal control systems.