Components of effective risk reporting

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Components of effective risk reporting The required content of effective risk reports can be stated using the following five components that would be expected in an effective risk management system:

 risk agenda;  risk assessment;

 risk response;

 risk communication; and

 risk governance.

Risk agenda This explains the reasons for undertaking risk management activities and expected benefits from doing so. Good risk reports would include the following:

 a clear statement of the drivers for the company when planning and undertaking risk management activities;  a description of the benefits from the risk management processes established; and

 information on resources allocated to risk management activitiesRisk assessment Good risk reports would include the following:  a clear description of the procedures in place and information used to identify risks;

 an explanation of how risk is evaluated;

 a list of significant risk. Risk response Good risk reports would include the following:

 description of appropriate responses for each risk;  information on how the efficiency and effectiveness of existing controls is assessed;  description of disaster response and business continuity plans. Risk communication Good risk reports would include the following:

 a description of how risk management processes and responsibilities are communicated throughout the company;  information on risk management recordkeeping and on risk reporting and whistleblowing arrangements in the company.
 
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