============================================================ TITLE: Corporate Compliance Program compliance template (RCM/ICQ/SAQ) TYPE: article VERSION: 1 VERSION_ID: 49db8c5d-471d-41b8-b512-3c11a7458316 GENERATED_AT: 2026-05-22T17:36:37.018Z SUMMARY: Corporate Governance Excel-based smart compliance template (RCM/ICQ/SAQ) -DOJ evaluation criteria for an effective corporate compliance program READING TIME: 8 min WORD COUNT: 1482 SOURCE URL: https://norvasolutions.com/smart-playbooks/corporate-governance ============================================================ KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Will these Templates help me assess and meet my corporate governance compliance requirements? * Which smart Compliance Assessment Templates are included in the Corporate Governance library? * Can I adapt my own compliance materials into a smart Template? * Is my data private and secure? * How do I download and use the templates? # Corporate Governance # Compliance Assessment Templates Explore smart, practical, Excel-native templates that help you assess corporate governance requirements, identify and remediate gaps, and produce inspection-ready outputs. Each smart Compliance Assessment Template is based on hyperlinked authoritative sources and includes a hyperlinked MS Word principle-based policy document to support inspection-readiness. ## Will these Templates help me assess and meet my corporate governance compliance requirements? Yes. These smart Compliance Assessment Templates help compliance teams, governance professionals, and advisers assess corporate governance requirements in a structured, practical, and inspection-ready way. They help you review expectations, record findings, identify and remediate gaps, and produce credible outputs without building an assessment from scratch. Each template helps you to: * assess requirements in a structured way * record findings clearly * identify and remediate gaps * produce credible, inspection-ready outputs * complete assessment work more efficiently and affordably Each template: * is based on hyperlinked authoritative sources * includes a hyperlinked MS Word principle-based policy document * is built for ease of use in Excel ## Which smart Compliance Assessment Templates are included in the Corporate Governance library? * The Corporate Compliance Program (U.S. DoJ) * The UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 * The Irish Corporate Governance Annex ### What does the Corporate Compliance Program (U.S. DoJ) template cover? The Corporate Compliance Program is an editable smart template that represents the core of what is generally required to demonstrate compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division’s evaluation criteria for an effective corporate compliance program. It addresses the following areas: * Risk Assessment * Policies and Procedures * Training and Communications * Confidential Reporting Structure and Investigation Process * Third Party Management * Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) * Commitment by Senior and Middle Management * Autonomy and Resources * Incentives and Disciplinary Measures * Continuous Improvement, Periodic Testing, and Review * Investigation of Misconduct * Analysis and Remediation of Any Underlying Misconduct ### What does the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 template cover? The UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 is an editable smart template based on the Financial Reporting Council’s UK Corporate Governance Code 2024. It addresses the following sections' principles and provisions: * Section 1 – Board leadership and company purpose * Section 2 – Division of responsibilities * Section 3 – Composition, succession and evaluation * Section 4 – Audit, risk and internal control * Section 5 – Remuneration ### What does the Irish Corporate Governance Annex template cover? The Irish Corporate Governance Annex  is an editable template that asks for meaningful, evidence-based descriptions in annual reports of how the Corporate Governance Code is applied. It addresses the following areas: * Board Composition * Board Appointments * Board Evaluation * Board Re-election * Audit Committee * Remuneration ## Can I adapt my own compliance materials into a smart Template? Yes. If you already have compliance materials of your own, you can integrate them into a smart Compliance Template using the included development template. This allows you to supplement NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Templates with your own content while keeping the same practical, structured approach. ## Is my data private and secure? Yes. All templates are encrypted to protect the privacy and confidentiality of your data. NORVA Solutions does not have visibility into any data you enter in your downloaded template. ## How do I download and use the templates? You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. ## Are these templates based on real regulatory sources? Yes. Every NORVA template is built directly from authoritative regulatory and supervisory guidance, with the original sources clearly referenced. ## What do I get with a NORVA subscription? With one affordable subscription, you gain access to 100+ smart Templates and Policies through NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Toolkit. This gives you a practical library of Excel-native templates designed to help you complete compliance assessment work more efficiently, more consistently, and with greater confidence. ## Why is NORVA an easier and more affordable way to complete this work? NORVA gives you everything you need on a platform you already know. Instead of building an assessment from scratch, you can start from structured, smart templates based on authoritative sources, work in Excel, and produce credible, inspection-ready outputs in a more efficient and affordable way. Get a Demo Subscribe Now ------------------------------------------------------------ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Q: Will these Templates help me assess and meet my corporate governance compliance requirements? A: Yes. These smart Compliance Assessment Templates help compliance teams, governance professionals, and advisers assess corporate governance requirements in a structured, practical, and inspection-ready way. They help you review expectations, record findings, identify and remediate gaps, and produce credible outputs without building an assessment from scratch. is based on hyperlinked authoritative sources includes a hyperlinked MS Word principle-based policy document is built for ease of use in Excel Q: Which smart Compliance Assessment Templates are included in the Corporate Governance library? A: The Corporate Compliance Program (U.S. DoJ) The UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 The Irish Corporate Governance Annex Q: What does the Corporate Compliance Program (U.S. DoJ) template cover? A: The Corporate Compliance Program is an editable smart template that represents the core of what is generally required to demonstrate compliance with the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division’s evaluation criteria for an effective corporate compliance program. It addresses the following areas: Q: What does the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 template cover? A: The UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 is an editable smart template based on the Financial Reporting Council’s UK Corporate Governance Code 2024. It addresses the following sections' principles and provisions: Q: What does the Irish Corporate Governance Annex template cover? A: The Irish Corporate Governance Annex is an editable template that asks for meaningful, evidence-based descriptions in annual reports of how the Corporate Governance Code is applied. It addresses the following areas: Q: Can I adapt my own compliance materials into a smart Template? A: Yes. If you already have compliance materials of your own, you can integrate them into a smart Compliance Template using the included development template. This allows you to supplement NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Templates with your own content while keeping the same practical, structured approach. Q: Is my data private and secure? A: Yes. All templates are encrypted to protect the privacy and confidentiality of your data. NORVA Solutions does not have visibility into any data you enter in your downloaded template. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. How do I download and use the templates?  You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. Q: How do I download and use the templates? A: You can download the smart Template Library from NORVA’s website by clicking on the download button. Before you can open and use the encrypted templates, you must first install NORVA’s Assessment Runtime Engine. The Assessment Runtime Engine automatically generates and applies the password needed to programmatically decrypt a template and open it for use. Save the downloaded template or templates to a secure location on your system, then open your template from that secure location. What do I get with a NORVA subscription?  With one affordable subscription, you gain access to 100+ smart Templates and Policies through NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Toolkit. This gives you a practical library of Excel-native templates designed to help you complete compliance assessment work more efficiently, more consistently, and with greater confidence. Why is NORVA an easier and more affordable way to complete this work?  NORVA gives you everything you need on a platform you already know. Instead of building an assessment from scratch, you can start from structured, smart templates based on authoritative sources, work in Excel, and produce credible, inspection-ready outputs in a more efficient and affordable way.    Get a Demo    Subscribe Now What do I get with a NORVA subscription?  With one affordable subscription, you gain access to 100+ smart Templates and Policies through NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Toolkit. This gives you a practical library of Excel-native templates designed to help you complete compliance assessment work more efficiently, more consistently, and with greater confidence. Why is NORVA an easier and more affordable way to complete this work?  NORVA gives you everything you need on a platform you already know. Instead of building an assessment from scratch, you can start from structured, smart templates based on authoritative sources, work in Excel, and produce credible, inspection-ready outputs in a more efficient and affordable way.    Get a Demo    Subscribe Now What do I get with a NORVA subscription?  With one affordable subscription, you gain access to 100+ smart Templates and Policies through NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Toolkit. This gives you a practical library of Excel-native templates designed to help you complete compliance assessment work more efficiently, more consistently, and with greater confidence. Why is NORVA an easier and more affordable way to complete this work?  NORVA gives you everything you need on a platform you already know. 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Instead of building an assessment from scratch, you can start from structured, smart templates based on authoritative sources, work in Excel, and produce credible, inspection-ready outputs in a more efficient and affordable way.    Get a Demo    Subscribe Now Q: What do I get with a NORVA subscription? A: With one affordable subscription, you gain access to 100+ smart Templates and Policies through NORVA’s Compliance Assessment Toolkit. This gives you a practical library of Excel-native templates designed to help you complete compliance assessment work more efficiently, more consistently, and with greater confidence. Q: Why is NORVA an easier and more affordable way to complete this work? A: NORVA gives you everything you need on a platform you already know. 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