9th April 2010

“Establishing Corporate Governance Mechanisms is Essential,” says Russell Brown

BEIJING, 9th APRIL 2010 - Russell Brown, Managing Partner of LehmanBrown International Accountants and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants will, on Sunday, 11th April 2010 speak on Corporate Governance in China at a workshop co-hosted by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Shenzhen Institute of Certified Public Accountants (SZICPA).

Aubrey Joachim, President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) will be lead speaker at the workshop, which focuses on providing continuing professional development for accounting professionals in China.

Mr. Brown said of the event:

“I am delighted to be a part of this expertise-sharing workshop on corporate governance in China. This is a highly important issue, concepts of which must be highlighted and acted upon by China-based companies and their business practices. Business is based on trust and as companies globalise and diversify, it is essential to protect this trust through effective corporate governance and in particular through the establishment of internal controls and mechanisms.”

Internal controls ensure company directors and shareholders have access to accurate and comprehensive information, especially in relation to financial reporting. This is essential for decision-making and ensuring companies attain their long-term business goals. Internal controls reduce business and financial risk especially in the appropriation of funds and can safeguard business assets from fraud and theft by providing segregation in decision-making and a structure of authorisation.

“Furthermore, internal controls can help to develop a level of ethical guidance within a company. Controls guide individuals to act in the best interests of the company at all times and particularly in relation to the proper management of conflicts of interest. Cases of ethical misconduct decrease as guidelines and procedures demand accountability and transparency with each business activity. Cases of misconduct are flagged quicker when internal controls are in place and controls equally provide guidelines to audit or disciplinary committees,” added Mr. Brown.

For more information on the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Shenzhen Institute of Certified Public Accountants (SZICPA)’s workshop, please go to: http://www.cncima.com/index.php?c=116&a=153.

About LehmanBrown

LehmanBrown is a China-focused accounting, taxation and business advisory firm, combining international expertise with practical China experience and knowledge for both local and international clients.

The company operates through offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Tianjin and Hong Kong, which are staffed by a combination of Chinese and expatriate professionals. Staffing is currently around two hundred professionals throughout China, all of whom are English-Mandarin bi-lingual.

LehmanBrown is registered with the PCAOB in the USA. LehmanBrown is also an Accredited Employer and Training Partner of many top global accountancy institutes including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and CPA Australia. LehmanBrown was the first ACCA China-wide Approved Platinum Employer.

“建立公司治理机制是必不可少的，” 博杨先生。

2010年4月9日，北京 -– 英国特许管理会计师公会资深会员、雷博国际会计师执行合伙人 博扬先生，将在周日，2010年4月11日，于英国特许管理会计师公会（CIMA）和深圳注册会计师协会（SZICPA）联合发起的座谈会中，就在华企业治理问题发表演讲。

管理会计师公会（CIMA）学会主席 奥布雷· 约阿希姆，将担任本次以“为中国会计人员提供持续专业发展”为重点的座谈会的主讲人。

博杨先生在本次会议中讲到：

“我很高兴能够成为这个对公司治理的专业知识分享研讨会的一部分。这是一项非常重要的问题，其中，必需对中国建立的企业和他们的经营方式上强调此概念，并付诸行动。业务是基于信任以及公司的全球化和多样化基础上完成的，必须通过有效的公司治理保护这种信任，特别是建立内部控制机制。”

内部控制可以确保公司的董事和股东能够获得准确和全面的信息，尤其是在有关财务报告方面。这是至关重要的策略，并可确保公司实现长期业务目标。内部控制，可以减少拨款风险， 特别是可以通过隔离策略防止商业资产被诈骗或盗窃。

“此外，内部控制可以帮助一家公司建立较高的道德准则。控制引导个人在任何时候都为该公司的最佳利益而工作，特别是在涉及到利益冲突的妥善管理。在每次商务活动中把减少行为不当案件做为工作指导方针和程序的需求责任制以及各项业务活动的透明度。当内部控制为审计或纪律委员会适当的并执行相同的工作指导方针时，行为不当的案件应立即标出,” 博杨先生补充道.

如需更多关于英国特许管理会计师公会（CIMA）和深圳注册会计师协会（SZICPA） 座谈会的信息，请点击链接：http://www.cncima.com/index.php?c=116&a=153.

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