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Commitment at top key to governance.

Bangkok Post (Bangkok, Thailand)

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Byline: Ploy Chitsomboon

Mar. 1--Building good corporate governance among listed companies depends on a strong commitment from executives, and cannot come simply from complying with forms and standards.

The Federation of Accounting Professions, which oversees local auditors and accountants, is drafting a new framework regarding internal controls to help corporate executives comply with accounting standards.

Addressing accounting problems in Thai businesses is not simply the job of independent auditors, but also company executives, said Kesree Narongdej, the president of the federation.

"The auditor is not a black sheep. We can't just be ...

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