Enhancing the Effectiveness of Internal Controls through Internal Audits, Audits by Audit & Supervisory Board Members, and Internal Whistleblowing
First written in FY2016. 4 of 7 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2023.
48 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2023AdvancedAnnual report
「The company's internal audits are conducted through a permanent, independent Internal Control Audit Project. In addition to 1 project leader, the team has 6 other members, for a total of 7 people.」
The Internal Control Audit Project was expanded from a total of 6 people in the previous fiscal year to 7 people. - FY2022RestatedAnnual report
「The company's internal audits are conducted through a permanent, independent Internal Control Audit Project. In addition to 1 project leader, the team has 5 other members, for a total of 6 people. Members attend external training sessions on internal controls as necessary to acquire specialized knowledge and ensure the effectiveness of internal audits.」
The company has reconfirmed the 6-person structure of the Internal Control Audit Project and the acquisition of specialized knowledge through external training sessions. - FY2021ReframedAnnual report
「The company's internal audits are conducted through a permanent, independent Internal Control Audit Project. In addition to 1 project leader, the team has 5 other members, for a total of 6 people. Members attend external training sessions on internal controls as necessary to acquire specialized knowledge and ensure the effectiveness of internal audits.」
While the organizational name and status changed from the former Internal Control Audit Office to the Internal Control Audit Project, the 6-person structure was maintained, and the acquisition of specialized knowledge through external training sessions was expressly stated. - FY2020RestatedAnnual report
「The company's internal audits are conducted through a permanent, independent Internal Control Audit Office. In addition to 1 office head, the team has 5 other auditors, for a total of 6 people.」
The company has reconfirmed its independent Internal Control Audit Office and its 6-person internal audit structure. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「For internal audits, the company maintains an independent Internal Control Audit Office on a permanent basis. In addition to 1 office head, the internal audit team consists of 5 other auditors, for a total of 6 people.」
The company has reconfirmed its independent Internal Control Audit Office and its 6-person internal audit structure. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「For internal audits, the company maintains an independent Internal Control Audit Office on a permanent basis. In addition to 1 office head, the internal audit team consists of 5 other auditors, for a total of 6 people.」
The company has reconfirmed its structure of maintaining a permanent Internal Control Audit Office and conducting internal audits with a total of 6 people. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Key initiatives include conducting internal audits based on the internal audit plan, appointing employees to assist the audit and supervisory board members in performing their duties, and establishing an external reporting channel under the internal whistleblowing system.」
Internal audits, assistants to audit and supervisory board members, and an external whistleblowing channel are described as specific internal control measures. The company has also reviewed its response to the Corporate Governance Code.