You are trying to decide whether to take a holiday. Most of the costs of the holiday (airfare, hotel, forgone wages) are measured in dollars, but the benefits of the holiday are psychological. How can you compare the benefits with the costs?
Why is it necessary for boards to delegate financial responsibilities or accountabilities? Is there a difference between responsibility and accountability in this context?
The board is concerned about the internal control procedures currently in place. Why is it important that these be reviewed and, if necessary, modifications made?
The board has given you a very broad brief. Their terms of reference for your reporting requirements encompass describing what is required for the board to provide effective governance, what they need to know about their responsibilities under the Corporations Act and any suggestions that you could make about the need for corporate structural change that might be required. What are the relevant governance requirements?