Internal audit provides the audit committee with information on the effectiveness of risk management, internal control systems and corporate governance processes so a strong relationship between internal audit and NEDs is important. It is not surprising that many internal auditors consider a role as a NED at some point in their career. These resources will help you consider whether a NED role could be part of your career.

• Get on board as a non-exec
• What is the role of the Non-Executive Director?
• Making the transition from internal audit to a NED
• Where angels fear...internal audit and board effectiveness
• Who can be an NED or trustee?
• Why it pays to be a NED
• When is it the right time to start exploring an NED role in my career - part 1
• When is it the right time to start exploring an NED role in my career - part 2
• Becoming a NED
• Ethical requirements for NEDs and trustees
• The role of NEDs in financial reporting and auditing
• NED aspirations

Communications

• Effective communications - conversations with NEDs
• Effective communications with NEDs - accountability
• Effective communications with NEDs - the report and the reporting process

Relevant organisations

• Changing the Chemistry - an organisation that aims to increase diversity on all types of Boards
• Inspiring governance - prepare for a NED directorship by becoming a school governor.