Audit
The Audit Committee is comprised entirely of Non-executive Directors: David Lowden (Committee Chairman), Penny Hughes and Clive Butler.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee cover issues such as providing an effective system of internal control and compliance, providing accurate financial reporting and overseeing, reviewing and monitoring management's conduct and the reporting of effective risk management. The terms of reference also set out the authority of the Audit Committee to carry out its duties.
The Audit Committee also ensures that the external auditors remain independent of Cable&Wireless Worldwide and assesses annually the external auditors' independence and objectivity, taking into account LR 6.1.3(2)(a) relevant UK professional and regulatory requirements and the relationship with the external auditors as a whole.
View a PDF of the Audit Committee summary and terms of reference
