About Audit & Supervisory Board Member
"Kansayaku" plays an important role in the corporate governance system in Japan.
Japan Audit & Supervisory Board Members Association (JASBA) recommends "Audit & Supervisory Board Member" as the translation of the term "Kansayaku".
The following explanation will provide you with a basic understanding of its background and goals.
・Announcement - New Recommended English Translation of "Kansayaku" and "Kansayaku-kai"(pdf)
・Background and Goals - New Recommended English translation of "Kansayaku" and "Kansayaku-kai"(pdf)
※The following is an explanaiton of "Kansayaku" written in 2007.
( "Kansayaku" was translated as "Corporate Auditor" in 2007.)
"About Corporate Auditor"(pdf)






