Reference no: EM132838825

TickTack Bhd, an Information and Communication Technology company, decided to enhance its two areas of great concern; (i) disclosure on corporate social responsibility (CSR) information and the (ii) internal audit function.

First area of concern; disclosure on CSR information. The company agrees CSR disclosures have contributed to many beneficial impacts to its well-being. Thus, the company is planning to provide a more attractive and meaningful presentation of CSR information in its 2021 annual report. The board of directors (BODs) are throwing ideas on appropriate types of CSR to be reported for the year.

Second area of concern; internal audit function. The BODs have approached a reputable external consultant, TED Consultants to advise the company on this matter. Celine is assigned by TED Consultants to lead the consultant team.

She then approaches Dato' Riduan, the head of audit committee of TickTack Bhd in getting some explanation on the relationship with the current external auditors. Celine found out that Dato' Riduan is also the Chairman of the BODs.

According to Dato' Riduan, the external audit practice is headed by the Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) son, Abdul Wahhub. In the previous year, the audit committee members had met once with the external auditors. Celine whispered to herself "Such interesting governance findings I am facing, and what's next?"

QUESTION:

Discuss three (3) recommendations TED Consultants may provide to remedy the concerns over the issues on conflict of interest in TickTack Bhd.