Download or read book A Handbook on Independent Directors written by Institute of Directors and published by Institute of Directors IOD India. This book was released on with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Handbook on Independent Directors covers the roles, duties, responsibilities and authority of corporate directors. This handbook on Independent Directors is the perfect guide and must have for ID’s who want to have a better understanding of their role in the Board, and perform effectively. It is the perfect tool to help be aware of all aspects of being an Independent Directors.
Download or read book The Directors Handbook written by Thomas J. Dougherty and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook for Independent Director s Examination With MCQs written by Rajeev Babel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book This book has been designed keeping in mind the needs of professionals who are preparing for the Independent Director's Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. The book would be immensely useful for the chartered accountants, company secretaries, lawyers and management professionals while undertaking the Independent Director's examination as it gives the updated provisions of different statutes and MCQs relevant for it. Contents Chapter 1: Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules (sections 3 to 246) Chapter 2: Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2) Chapter 3: Securities Laws and Regulations (covering SEBI Act, 1992; SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018; Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and Depositories Act, 1996) Chapter 4: Independent Director (covering entire day-to-day reference materials specially meant for the Independent Directors) Chapter 5: Corporate Governance & Strategy (covering corporate governance and board effectiveness matters) Chapter 6: Financial Accountancy (covering understanding about the Accounting Standards, Balance-Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statements, CARO-2020 and the Financial Ratios) Chapter 7: Case Laws (Includes 7 leading case studies)
Download or read book Non Executive Director s Handbook written by Patrick Dunne and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2008-04-03 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook deals with the changing role and responsibilities of the non-executive director in companies today. It recognises the increasing importance of the position, the growing pressures on non-executive directors and the need for full compliance with the latest legislation and regulation in order to avoid heavy fines and penalties.
Download or read book Guide for Independent Directors written by Sanjiv Agarwal and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-15 with total page 1000 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book Independent Directors require a special set of skills, attitude and mindset to act independently and take unbiased, neutral views on matters before them in the Board. In order to provide and invigorate basic knowledge in corporate laws, upgrade and evaluate the required skills of Independent Directors and to prepare a databank of such qualified and eligible persons, the rules necessitate to have a Data-bank in place. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in consonance with Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 and Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2019, empanels Directors that are registered with them and have passed the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. MCA has authorised the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to maintain the Data-bank as well as conduct the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. This book covers the entire gamut of syllabus for the purpose of the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. It has been divided into 4 parts and 36 chapters. Part-I details Syllabus, scheme, scope and text of relevant Notifications. Part-II encompasses 36 chapters covering over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on all these topics including case studies. The chapters also contain the answer key for self-assessment. Part-III contains the text of relevant provisions/extracts of Companies Act 2013, Company Rules, SCRA, SEBI guidelines etc. Part-IV integrates extracts of Indian and International Corporate Governance Codes/ Guidelines for reference and further readings. Key Features A useful guide for Independent Director aspirants appearing for online proficiency self assessment test. Covers entire syllabus viz, company law, SEBI guidelines, corporate governance etc. Includes case studies. Over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answer key. Author's own experiences and learning as Independent Director shared in MCQs. Useful for other MBA/Commerce/Corporate Governance students.
Download or read book The Independent Director written by Bill Houston and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It is now generally accepted that excellence in corporate governance depends critically on the contribution of independent or nonexecutive directors. They alone among the directors can provide an entirely non-partisan view of a company's affairs." "Independent directors play an essential role in creating corporate strategy and monitoring executive performance. Those outside the company are increasingly looking to them for improved corporate governance, particularly in the wake of major failures such as Polly Peck, BCCI and the Maxwell companies." "This book is a timely response to the increasing interest in this field. It is designed both for aspiring independent directors, and for others interested in the subject such as executive directors and chairmen who will work with the independent directors in the board room. Also useful for investors, bankers, professional advisers and journalists." "Houston and Lewis provide a general overview of the subject; practical guidance and information of direct application and use; and expert views from a wide range of leading practitioners and authorities on the nature and best use of the independent director."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Download or read book The Director s Handbook written by Institute of Directors and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2010-05-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Director's Handbook, first published in 2005, filled a gap in the market by providing a practical guide to key issues facing board directors and senior business decision-makers in the UK. Now, with far-reaching changes in directors' duties and other principles of company law, this new edition updates and explains the laws which affect the way every director does their job. It deals with all aspects of a company director's role, duties, responsibilities and liabilities within the context of the current law and good practice. Written by leading experts and fully supported by research findings, this 3rd edition also contains case studies from companies of varying sizes and sectors, plus new chapters on the role of the company secretary plus the latest legal developments in the health and safety arena. The Director's Handbook is the essential reference and source of advice for all new and existing directors, as well as those who aspire to this position.
Download or read book HANDBOOK TO COMPANY DIRECTORS written by Ram K Narayan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-05-24 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book contains key definitions of the Companies Act; Rules framed thereunder and SEBI LODR, 2015. The book specifies punishments - including the criminal for defaulting Directors. The book covers the duties, responsibilities, obligations of directors, provisions related to qualifications, disqualifications, vacation of office, appointment and reappointment, remuneration etc, extensively. The book covers the significant role Independent Directors and every allied provisions related to them. The book incorporates requirements envisaged under SEBI LODR, 2015 for Directors and Independent Directors to ensure good corporate governance in Companies.
Download or read book Handbook for Independent Directors written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Director s Handbook written by Institute of Directors and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Director's Handbook is published by the Institute of Directors (IoD) in association with law firm Pinsent Masons. It is not a legal text book; it is a practical resource for those who run companies and need to understand the ever-changing legal and regulatory environment in which they operate. All companies - large or small, public or private - and many other organisations too, will find it useful."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Handbook for Independent Directors written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Growth Handbook written by Elad Gil and published by Stripe Press. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they’ve grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns and created an accessible playbook for scaling high-growth startups, which he has now codified in High Growth Handbook. In this definitive guide, Gil covers key topics, including: · The role of the CEO · Managing a board · Recruiting and overseeing an executive team · Mergers and acquisitions · Initial public offerings · Late-stage funding. Informed by interviews with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Aaron Levie (Box), High Growth Handbook presents crystal-clear guidance for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth startups.
Download or read book Research Handbook on Boards of Directors written by Jonas Gabrielsson and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2019 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boards of directors are complex systems, and it is imperative to understand what the contextual forces are that shape the direction and make-up of boards. This Research Handbook provides inspiration for researchers and practitioners interested in the manifold dimensions and facets of context surrounding boards of directors.
Download or read book Tolley s Finance Director s Handbook written by Glynis D. Morris and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Financial reporting is becoming more onerous and complex, particularly for listed companies. Accounting scandals have led to a greater regulatory focus on the role of audit committees and non-executive directors, and risk management and internal control put the finance director under new and more stringent pressures. Tolleys Finance Directors Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the huge range of duties that the modern finance director now undertakes. Tolleys Finance Directors Handbook 3rd edition provides extensive coverage of financial operations. Detailed sections are devoted to audit, cashflow management, corporate transactions, financial reporting, management accounting, taxation and risk management.
Download or read book A Handbook on Corporate Governance written by Institute of Directors and published by Institute of Directors IOD India. This book was released on with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Any organisation, whether a business or a non-profit, needs good governance to ensure that it is run in a way that meets the legal and stakeholders expectations. The task of ensuring good governance lies with the Board. This is why this Handbook is exactly what Corporate Leaders and Directors need to assist them. It will act as a ‘ready reckoner’ for quick reference on Corporate Governance practices and compliance issues, affecting the boardroom and the organisation as a whole. This Handbook covers topics ranging from Committees, Procedures, Leadership, Family Businesses, Performance Evaluation, trends and more.
Download or read book Corporate Secretary s Answer Book written by Cynthia M. Krus and published by Aspen Publishers Online. This book was released on 2004 with total page 1148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Corporate Secretary's Answer Book is the only comprehensive, single-volume reference to address the specific tasks corporate secretaries face on a daily basis in a Q&A format. Every topic is conveniently listed for easy reference with an index organized by commonly used terms. With all of this valuable "know-how" located within one volume, corporate secretaries will be able to find the best way to proceed with any particular matter, quickly and confidently. The Corporate Secretary's Answer Book also includes sample forms and checklists that offer step-by-step guidance to completing each phase of the corporate secretary's duties throughout the year, especially under Sarbanes-Oxley, including: Conduct of Shareholder Meeting Guidelines - Annual Meeting Script - Minutes of Incentive Committee Meeting - Establishing a Special Litigation Committee of the Board - Audit Committee Charter - Corporate Governance Listing Standards - Corporate Governance Guidelines - Corporate Disclosure - and much more!
Download or read book Handbook on Emerging Issues in Corporate Governance written by Alireza Tourani-Rad and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2011 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book highlights emerging topics in key areas of corporate governance with special emphasis on traditionally unexplored issues. It also aims to stimulate thinking and debate on vital aspects of practice and approaches to corporate governance. The topics covered in this book deal with timely subjects, written by eminent academics and renowned professionals with outstanding expertise in their respective fields, who bring to fore the latest theories and provide an up-to-date overview of the extant literature on each topic. More importantly, they draw readers attention to implications for future research and developments. The book not only contributes to the academic literature but also improves the decision making of regulators and investors.
