Access the web site for Microsoft. Link to the company's Corporate Governance section.

a. Who is the Chair of the Board of Directors and what is his or her background?

b. Briefly describe each of the Committees of the Board of Directors.

c. Briefly describe each member of the Audit Committee. Who do you believe is the financial expert?

d. Based on the composition of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Board of Directors, what recommendations do you have for the partner on the audit engagement when he or she meets with the Audit Committee or Chair of the Board of Directors?