Understanding the IIRC International Framework for Integrated Reporting

Businesses and non-commercial organisations are facing increased pressure from society and regulators to be more connected with next-generation societal values such as sustainability, transparency, responsible innovation, inclusion and shared prosperity. 

Organisations are therefore being asked difficult questions about their relevance, purpose and legitimacy. However, traditional financial and annual reports are becoming increasingly complex and difficult to understand and interpret. 

The International Framework for Integrated Reporting sets out best practice guidance for an Integrated Report. This presentation will focus on how the Framework assists organisations to tell their own concise story about how their strategy, governance, performance and prospects, leads to the creation of enduring value for shareholders, customers, communities and society as a whole.  

At this event you will learn about:  

• the business case for Integrated Reporting, 

• a grasp of the fundamental concepts, the major principles and content requirements  of an Integrated Report in accordance with the International Framework 

• why management accountments are ideally placed to take a leading role in the development and production of Integrated Reports.

Dennis McCarthy, FCMA, MBA and Chartered Director

Dennis McCarthy, FCMA, MBA and Chartered Director gained his initial experience in UK manufacturing companies before moving to South Africa  In South Africa he held senior positions as Finance Director of a substantial Public Private Partnership and as Operations Director of GEC Projects Division before jointly founding an IT and strategy consulting company eventually purchased by a listed IT company.

In addition to his operational roles Dennis has held several board positions and has either chaired or acted on several board committees including Audit and Risk, Finance, Investment and Dispute Resolution Committees. 

Dennis chaired the CIMA African region Audit and Risk Committee for two terms prior to election to the CIMA African Regional Board, he participated in mentoring programs with both CIMA and the IoD, was president of a Rotary Club and Chairperson of a successful NGO providing life skills, basic training and job opportunities in disadvantaged communities. 

Dennis has presented as a guest lecturer at various Management Development programs and has addressed international conferences including the Namibian Economic Form and the Mauritian Institute of Professional Accountants.

In his spare time Dennis was an active ultra-marathoner but has more recently taken up golf which he plays regularly with his wife.