Explain the role of accreditation in mitigating risk compliance issues. 

Accreditation is a critical component of risk compliance. It serves as an independent assessment tool that provides assurance to organizations, supervisors, and employees that the organization meets important standards when it comes to risk management and compliance. Accreditation provides evidence that the organization has taken measures to protect itself from risks associated with its operations, such as financial losses due to fraud or negligence, legal liabilities resulting from violations of laws and regulations, reputational damage caused by unethical practices, etc. By verifying adherence to accepted industry practices and standards in fields related to finance, accounting and governance; accreditation helps reduce certain kinds of risks faced by companies while also giving them greater confidence in their own internal controls and procedures.