Section 404(a) of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act requires management of a public company to issue a report on internal control over financial reporting (ICOFR) as of the end of the company’s fiscal year. Visit the website for MetLife (www.metlife.com) and search for the 2017 annual report under “Investor Relations.” 

1. Locate management’s report on internal control over financial reporting (Item 9A. Controls and Procedures). What is management’s opinion on the effectiveness of internal controls? 

2. What actions are being taken by management to remediate any weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting? 

3. Locate the report on internal control over financial reporting of the independent registered public accounting firm. Is the report on internal control separate from the report on the financial statements, or a combined report? What is the auditor’s opinion on internal control?