Corporate auditThe Corporate Audit department provides senior management and the Audit Committee of Philip Morris International's Board of Directors with objective assessments of the adequacy and effectiveness of the financial/operational systems and controls in place across Philip Morris International. These types of assessments are critical components to help us deliver value to our shareholders and help earn the respect and trust of investors. The Corporate Audit department provides the day-to-day audit support and gives additional assurance to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP that the Company's operations are appropriately controlled and monitored. In addition, the Corporate Audit department carries out reviews of the Company's operations all around the world. In the course of these reviews, this department helps maintain effective controls, compliance with company policies and process efficiencies. Its work has helped Philip Morris International's businesses as they enter developing and emerging markets, where it works with management to bring the local controls and processes up to the standards demanded by Philip Morris International. The entire Finance department, of which Corporate Audit is a part, works to see that Philip Morris International maintains appropriate management systems and controls as the Company strives to build shareholder value and deliver long-term business success.