Internal audit has generated little interest among French researchers. The debate on Corporate Governance and the laws which have been voted with the aim of restoring the investors' confidence has had an impact on the mission and the practices of audits. This article presents the theoretical...

We expect governments to protect citizens from the adverse consequences of hazardous events. At the same time it is not possible or necessarily in the best interest of citizens for all risks to be removed. A risk-based approach to the design and implementation of regulation can help to ensure...