The Center for Corporate Governance (the Center) is a resource for executives, directors and the governance community on the latest and most relevant corporate governance trends, regulations and leading practices. Generating research and information on current boardroom issues, the Center also is a resource for Deloitte professionals and their client teams and responds to inquiries on topics ranging from audit committee leading practices to structure of the board and governance trends. The Center also conducts a monthly Dbriefs Webcast series on timely governance topics, provides governance-related services and offers dedicated perspectives on governance issues.

Center for Corporate Governance Web site This Deloitte LLP gateway is the destination for audit committees, boards and other governance professionals seeking tools and information on the latest trends, regulations, and leading practices around corporate governance. It offers information that is objective, thought-provoking and easy to use.

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