The Treadway Commission

The Treadway Commission is a group formed to improve how organizations manage and oversee their financial reporting and internal controls. Established in 1987, it provides guidelines and recommendations to help companies prevent errors, fraud, and misstatements in their financial statements. Its goal is to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity in financial reporting, which helps build trust with investors, regulators, and the public. Essentially, the commission encourages companies to implement strong controls and processes to ensure accurate and reliable financial information.