Best Practices

Uncover the Potential of the Disclosure Committee


by Leena Roselli

For most companies disclosure committees are a way of meeting and addressing the requirements of the 2002 Exchange Act Rules (13a-14 & 15d-14).

The act requires issuers to conduct myriad disclosure procedures, including certifying that they are establishing and maintaining "disclosure controls and procedures," and evaluating the effectiveness of those currently in place. When properly constituted, Disclosure Committees help financial executives adhere to these complicated and time consuming requirements.

In partnership with our research sponsor EY, FERF has initiated a new research effort and report for financial executives focused on optimizing the operation of Disclosure Committees, facilitating benchmarks of their activities and membership, and promoting  leading practices. If your company has a Disclosure Committee or a similar function, please take 5-10 minutes to complete our survey to help us better understand how it  is structured and operates.

Results will be compiled and synthesized into an executive report, providing concrete data, reference points, and insights to support organizations as they develop, execute, and enhance their Disclosure Committees. Please take the survey here!

As a token of our appreciation, participants who provide their email address will be entered into a raffle to win a $250 Amazon gift card or a donation in their name to the charitable organization of their choosing!

Thank you, in advance, for participating in what we believe will result in meaningful and actionable data to financial executives.