Financial Accountability - Altria

At Altria Group we recognize that our responsibility to shareholders and investors is an essential part of our job.

We believe that the stringent financial controls, training and disclosure processes we have instituted help our businesses operate with transparency and help us deliver shareholder value.

Our Board of Directors provides oversight to help foster the long-term success of the company, while Altria's management sets strategic direction requiring that our businesses be run with a commitment to integrity.

Altria has had accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in place across its companies for many years, and they are regularly reviewed and, as appropriate or necessary, updated. Our policies and procedures outline actions that we believe meet or exceed applicable regulatory financial disclosure requirements.

Audit Committee of the Board

The Audit Committee assists the Board in monitoring Altria's financial reporting processes and systems of internal accounting control, the independence and performance of Altria's independent auditors, the performance of the internal auditors, and the Company's compliance and risk management programs. Learn More

Disclosure Controls Committee

The Disclosure Controls Committee oversees the Company's disclosure controls and procedures for financial reporting and reviews the Company's financial filings and disclosures.

Corporate Audit department

The Corporate Audit department provides senior management and the Audit Committee of Altria's Board of Directors with assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial/compliance/operational systems and controls in place across Altria and its companies. These assessments are essential to help us deliver value to our shareholders and help earn the respect and trust of investors. Learn More

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act mandates a number of practices, processes and certifications to enhance corporate governance, enhance financial disclosures and prevent corporate and accounting fraud. Senior management of Altria and its companies as well as the Disclosure Controls Committee, Finance, Law and Corporate Audit departments each play a major role in overseeing the Company’s compliance efforts in this area. Learn More

Our Auditors

The independent auditors of Altria:

Employee Training

Employees receive training and are offered professional development opportunities to learn the importance of financial and fiscal integrity. Learn More

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