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With the current economic realities in Nigeria, it is evident that most organizations cannot withstand regulatory punches - yet, myriads are incessantly falling victims of such. In 2015/2016 alone, regulatory tides were against large corporations that were fined over N1billion due to ... Read More
FEDERAL INLAND REVENUE TAX AUDIT- How to Prepare For It Did you get one of those scary audit notices from the FIRS in your mailbox? Do not fret because you are not alone. It is a yearly practice for the ... Read More
The Capital Gains Tax Act contains comprehensive guidelines on how Capital Gains should be taxed. It also included the terms, conditions, and clauses attached to their taxation. It is made up of 47 sections, with subsections embedded in them. It is however ... Read More
  An auditor, whether outsourced or internal must possess massive potential to be able to stand head and shoulder above his counterparts in terms of value provision. For auditors who do not possess these qualities, they cannot ride the wave of inefficiency for ... Read More
In plain terms, taxation has been described as a way of making persons, individuals and companies contribute to growth and development of a country, through payment of money via legalized levies according to their level of income or any other ... Read More
  WHY OUTSOURCE YOUR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM Starting a business as an entrepreneur is because you had a dream. You saw a need or a problem common to many individuals or businesses, and you had an idea for a product that would meet ... Read More
Steps to get your start-up on track From fledgling startups to well-established ventures, companies today need to be ready to pivot as unpredictable markets could demand a shift in a business model. At times, it can seem difficult (even impossible) to weather these extraneous forces -- especially ... Read More
OUTRAGEOUS COMPLIANCE; RCSA   Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) have become a handy tool to communicate to management, regulators and others that an organization has conducted an analysis of their risks to understand both the severity and likelihood of the occurrence of an event.  Each ... Read More
Today’s small business operate within the fastest moving commercial environment in history. While startups are in their early stages, the demand for technology are typically relatively basic. However these needs can expand quickly as the business starts to get traction and founders ... Read More
    Human resources software is one of the most powerful tools that you can invest in for your business. Functions range from the very basic to the incredibly complex, and no matter the type or size of your company you'll be able to find human ... Read More

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE: Short term pain for long term gain

Two key regulators and a governance code now require Nigerian Boards to formally demonstrate that their performance is periodically evaluated. PML Professional Services delivers independent, evidence-based Board Evaluations that meet regulatory expectations and are fully prepared for statutory reporting and regulatory submission. NCCG NIGERIAN CODE OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Sector covered: All public companies, public-interest private companies and regulated private entities. Requirement: Annual internal board evaluation plus an independent external evaluation at least once every 3 years, with outcomes disclosed as part of the Annual Corporate Governance Report. CBN CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA Sector covered: Banks and other CBN-licensed financial institutions. Requirement: Annual evaluation of the board, its committees and individual directors by an independent external consultant. Submission: External consultants must submit the Annual Board Evaluation Report to the Director, FPRD, CBN by May 31 (following the financial year-end) or before the Annual General Meeting, whichever comes first. FRCN FINANCIAL REPORTING COUNCIL OF NIGERIA – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Sector covered: Every entity subject to the NCCG, across all industries. Requirement: Annual assessment of compliance with the NCCG. Submission: Eligible entities must submit their Corporate Governance Compliance Report through FRCN's reporting portal within three months after the financial year-end. HOW PML DELIVERS YOUR EVALUATION •  Independent Board, committee & Director appraisal •  Skills matrix & Board composition review •  NCCG, CBN & FRCN compliance reporting •  Practical, board-ready improvement roadmap Book your board's evaluation before your next AGM

For More Enquiries, Please Contact: Adeola Adesanya Partner, PML Professional Services aadesanya@pml.com.ng · +234 803 849 9321

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