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Corporate Governance
The values embodied in Our Credo guide the actions of the people of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies at all levels and in all parts of the world. They have done so for more than 60 years. These Credo values extend to our accounting and financial reporting responsibilities. Our management is responsible for timely, accurate, reliable and objective financial statements and related information. As such:
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We maintain a well-designed system of internal accounting controls.
We encourage strong and effective corporate governance from our Board of Directors.
We continuously review our business results and strategic choices.
We focus on financial stewardship.
Accounting Controls
Our professionally trained internal auditors travel worldwide to monitor our system of internal accounting controls. This system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions and events are recorded properly. Our internal controls include self-assessments and internal and external audit reviews of our operating companies, which concludes with our "Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting," printed in our Annual Report.
Independent Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, performs an integrated audit of our consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting. Their opinions, as stated in the "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" are based on their audits and are printed in our Annual Report.
Audit Committee of our Board of Directors
The Audit Committee is composed solely of independent directors with the financial knowledge and experience to provide appropriate oversight. They meet regularly to review internal control matters as well as key accounting and financial reporting issues. The Audit Committee also meets regularly in private sessions with the independent auditors, the Chief Financial Officer, the General Counsel and the Vice President, Internal Audit to discuss the results of their work, including:
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Observations on the adequacy of internal financial controls,
Quality of financial reporting,
Confirmation that they are properly discharging their responsibilities.
Our Executive Committee reviews financial results and develops strategies and initiatives for long-term growth. The Committee's intent is to ensure objectivity in our business assessments, constructively challenge the approach to business opportunities and issues, and monitor our business results and related controls.
Learn more about our approach to Corporate Governance in:
Board of Directors
Management Team
Corporate Governance FAQs
Corporate Governance Materials
2007 Annual Report (PDF)
2008 Proxy Statement (PDF)
