Internal Audit and Compliance Council

The Internal Audit and Compliance Council is open to the most senior internal audit executive of NRF retail member companies.  The Council meets twice a year to exchange best practices for optimizing the value of the internal audit function, ensuring effective internal controls and maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of retail operations.

Agenda items and issues discussed have included relationships with and deliverables to Audit Committees and management, teaming with external auditors, outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements, retail industry accounting and reporting matters, privacy, social compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, enterprise risk management, fraud and the performance of various operational audits. 

In addition to the meetings, this Council provides an electronic forum throughout the year for members to identify emerging issues, share information, and benchmark best practices.

For more information on joining this committee, please contact Rachel Ryan.

Resources & Documents

  • Council Participants
  • Council Mission Statement 

  • Internal Audit Meeting Handouts
    2010 Meeting - April
    2009 Meetings - April and October
    2008 Meeting - April

    Contact Details:

    Rachel Ryan
    p. 202-783-7971
    ryanr@nrf.com
     
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