How finance works ... at the University
Audit Committee and Internal Audit at the University of Sheffield
The Internal Auditors
Like many Higher Education Institutions, the University of Sheffield contracts out its internal audit function. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been providing Internal Audit services to the University from 1 August 2009.
They provide independent and objective assurance, designed to add value and improve the University’s operations. PwC’s work helps the University accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.
PwC provide an independent appraisal function and service that reports directly to the University Audit Committee. PwC’s work fully complies with the requirements of Government Internal Audit Standards, the HEFCE Audit Code of Practice and the professional, regulatory standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
Key contacts
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Ian Looker Head of Internal Audit PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Direct: +44 (0)113 288 2019 Mobile: 07703 546138 ian.looker@uk.pwc.com |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Benson House 33 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4JP www.pwc.com/uk |
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Jane Middlemiss Internal Audit Senior Manager PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Direct: +44 (0)161 245 2053 Mobile: 07834 255432 jane.c.middlemiss@uk.pwc.com |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP 101 Barbirolli Square Lower Mosley Street Manchester M2 3PW www.pwc.com/uk |
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Helen Brindley Internal Audit Team Leader PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Direct: +44 (0)113 289 4490 Mobile: 07725 706303 helen.brindley@uk.pwc.com |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Benson House 33 Wellington Street Leeds LS1 4JP www.pwc.com/uk |