CAIB is delighted to invite you to be a part of its most recent initiative: Caribbean Association of  Audit Committee Members Inc (CAACM), launched on 27 June, 2006 - with technical and financial support from the European Union/PROINVEST. 

The ultimate objective of CAACM is to improve the investment environment in the Caribbean/CARICOM region and to increase investor confidence in the integrity of financial reporting and investor information through the continuous development of audit committee members.

Benefits of becoming a member of CAACM

CAACM offers a number of benefits to members to enable them, on an informed basis, to carry out their obligations as audit committee members. These include :

• Timely technical updates, and discounted rates on all deliverables
• Training programs at 60% to 80% of the cost. The Association will use specially selected lecturers and provide certificates upon completion of the respective course.
• Conferences, conference calls and web-casts on best practices and technical developments in the regulatory environment
• Resource centre with links to relevant websites
• Newsletter on technical issues
• Sample tools and templates for use by audit committees including charters, self- assessment questionnaires, etc.
• Access to an independent technical forum to obtain advice on related issues and concerns
• Access to a secure message board on which members can anomalously share information and experiences, pose and answer questions, and otherwise discuss topics of interest.
• Support through the Association's membership base, affording the opportunity for discreet peer-to-peer discussion on issues facing members.
• Support through the promotion of a professional and ethical culture in the functioning of audit committees throughout the region, as defined in the Code of Practice.

CAIB invites you to join CAACM and play an integral role in ensuring that the region maintains pace with international best practice in corporate governance. Visit CAACM's website at http://www.caacm.com/ today!