As we discussed previously in our recent Up to Date issue, the Nasdaq Stock Market recently proposed a rule that would require Nasdaq listed companies to establish and maintain an internal audit function. The proposal provides that each company listed on Nasdaq on or before June 30, 2013 establish an internal audit function by no later than December 31, 2013. Companies listed after June 30, 2013 would be required to establish an internal audit function prior to listing. The SEC was scheduled to approve or disapprove such proposed rule on or before April 22, 2013. However, on April 18, 2013, the SEC designated June 6, 2013, as the date by which the SEC should either approve or disapprove or institute proceedings to determine whether to disapprove the proposed rule change.
