Structure
It is a company limited by guarantee, partly funded by government and the industry and its Board of Directors is appointed by the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. It and its subsidiaries play crucial roles in the oversight and development of corporate governance standards in the UK, such as the UK Corporate Governance Code and standards for the accounting industry.
The FRC incorporates six operating bodies:
- Accounting Standards Board (ASB)
- Financial Reporting Review Panel (FRRP)
- Accountancy & Actuarial Discipline Board (AADB)
- Professional Oversight Board (POB)
- Auditing Practices Board (APB)
- Board for Actuarial Standards (BAS)
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