Download or read book Practical Guide to Corporate Governance and Accounting written by David E. Hardesty and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance written by Richard Smerdon and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also covering the effect of the 1997 Hampel Committee report on corporate governance, the book includes precedents and working documents.
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Alan Calder and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2008 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for directors of companies large and small, "Corporate Governance" helps readers become familiar with the principles and practice of good governance appropriate to their businesses.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance written by David Duffy and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Vasant Raval and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book facilitates a systematic comprehension of internal workings of corporate governance in practice. Facets of this multidisciplinary, constantly evolving field are discussed and interrelationships among them are explained to provide insights on how certain precepts come into play for various roles in governance. This book pragmatically explains and illustrates with a view to integrate. To keep the scope achievable, the emphasis is placed on the U.S.-based companies; where possible, differences in governance around the world are identified. Three rich sources of knowledge help shape the message of this book: existing paradigms, personal experience in governance, and research on issues and challenges of governance. Features: Permits a holistic view of the complex corporate governance landscape. Discusses and generously illustrates the practice of corporate governance. Aids understanding of issues and challenges of corporate governance. Identifies ways to advance the value of one’s role in corporate governance. Teaches how to avoid crucial mistakes that compromise the value of one’s contribution in the governance process. If you are a professional accountant, securities lawyer, economist, financial analyst, auditor, executive, entrepreneur, or an investor, you will find the book helpful in understanding the entire landscape of governance fairly quickly. Those already involved in the governance arena may find the book refreshing, and may use it to coach others. This book can serve as a reference book in any offering of a course at any academic level.
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Catherine Turner and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 2009-07-02 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will provide a user-friendly guide to current and emerging issues in corporate governance, especially for accountants and directors. The book explains terminology used in a jargon free way, and sets out to give you a practical guide to establishing a robust, yet workable governance framework for your enterprise. The book also guides you through the process of dealing with the particular issues relating to listed companies, and to those with exposures in other countries which may bring other jurisdictions? governance requirements to bear. The book is intended to appeal to accountants who are not professionals in corporate governance matters. It therefore aims to give them a user-friendly manual/guide to the issues of which they need to be aware. A quick reference guide. In addition the book provides a valuable update on the evolution of the concept of governance, and where the international trends appear to be going. The author is a financial services and regulatory consultant. She is also Manager, Corporate Governance for an international life company, and also an examiner and moderator who lectures and writes extensively on a wide range of compliance and financial services matters. The book is organised into the following sections. Section 1: what is corporate governance? How has it evolved, and what are the emerging trends? Section 2: a practical guide to establishing and implementing a robust governance framework * covers the concept of Corporate Governance from the point of view of accountants and directors and what these groups need to be aware of * explains the sensible steps that should be taken to document and provide evidence of their compliance with the various legislation in place * provides accountants with a practical, user-friendly manual to the governance issues which they need to be aware of.
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Karen Martyn and published by CCH New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Corporate Governance - A Practical Handbook is a user-friendly resource for those needing a practical set of tools to carry out the complex work of the board of directors. The writing is simple and direct with information icons to indicate particularly important passages. Drawing on research and international best commercial practice, this practical handbook provides clear, pragmatic guidance, effective techniques and must-know principles for good governance. No matter what your experience level — whether in a large corporate or a community not-for-profit - this book will inform and stimulate your thinking and help you build the best governance knowledge and practices for your organisation. Practical checklists, templates and tables enable the reader to develop a comprehensive set of governance tools and documents (eg performing a governance audit, developing business strategy and governance policies, recording minutes).
Download or read book A Guide To Corporate Governance written by N. Gopalsamy and published by New Age International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concept Of Corporate Governance. Corporate Governance Has Caught The Interest And Imagination Of All Segments Of The Corporate World. Governance Has Assumed Greater Significance In The Light Of Series Of Corporate Failings, Both In Public And Private Sectors. The Society At Large, Have Begun To Loose Faith In The Infallibility Of Governance Systems.What Could Be The Minimum Ethical Standards Is Being Debated. The Characteristics Of Governance, When Applied In The Context Of A Country, Comprises Mechanisms, Processes And Institutions Through Which Citizens And Groups Articulate Their Interests, Exercise Their Rights, Meet Their Obligations And Mediate Their Differences. Its Aim Includes Formal Institutions And Regimes Empowered To Enforce Compliance, As Well As Informal Arrangements That People And Institutions Either Have Agreed To Or Perceive To Be In Their Interests.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance written by David Duffy and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Performance Boards written by Didier Cossin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2024-07-31 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Didier Cossin's High Performance Boards covers aspects of culture and organisational design that are foundational to any successful institution. This comprehensive study captures real-world insights on quality governance and effective leadership. It connects his four- pillar methodology for gauging and improving board effectiveness, learning from both failure and success and boardroom best practice. It is a valuable tool for present and future directors." —Mark Tucker, Group Chairman of HSBC Holdings plc "Recent developments in the financial services industry dramatically illustrate the intimate link between good governance and a company's success or failure, particularly in times of crisis. In his latest book, Didier Cossin sheds light on the design principles and practice that underpin good governance. A catchy and comprehensive textbook for those in charge!" —Sergio Ermotti, Group CEO and President of the Executive Board of UBS AG The most up-to-date version of the gold standard in board governance In the newly revised second edition of High Performance Boards: A Practical Guide to Improving & Energizing your Governance, author Didier Cossin delivers an incisive and practical roadmap to board governance best-practices. Accessible to professionals from a variety of backgrounds, the book lays out the foundational and advanced concepts you'll need to understand to effectively govern a for-profit firm, non-profit, or government entity. You'll learn to manage risk, increase the impact of your board, consider and evaluate the importance of ESG metrics, take into account geopolitics, and supervise your organization's culture. You'll also discover: Extensive revisions to existing chapters, including new methods of cyber-risk management and stakeholder management Strategies for avoiding the common pitfall of ‘greenwashing’ Increasingly common new activism techniques undertaken by boards and investors to shape the behaviour of organizations An indispensable resource for board members and directors serving on boards at organizations of all kinds, High Performance Boards will also earn a place on the bookshelves of corporate lawyers, board secretaries, and students of corporate governance. For additional materials to the book, please see didiercossin.com.
Download or read book A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance written by Mark Cardale and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 888 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text explains the effects of both the Cadbury and Greenbury Committee reports on the duties and obligations of the board of directors, shareholders, financiers, suppliers, employees and regulators.
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by H. Kent Baker and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-08-20 with total page 690 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at the importance of corporate governance in today's business world The importance of corporate governance became dramatically clear at the beginning of the twenty-first century as a series of corporate meltdowns from managerial fraud, misconduct, and negligence caused a massive loss of shareholder wealth. As part of the Robert W. Kolb Series in Finance, this book provides a comprehensive view of the shareholder-manager relationship and examines the current state of governance mechanisms in mitigating the principal-agent conflict. This book also offers informed suggestions and predictions about the future direction of corporate governance. Relies on recent research findings to provide guidance through the maze of theories and concepts Uses a structured approach to put corporate governance in perspective Addresses essential issues related to corporate governance including the idea of principal-agent conflict, role of the board of directors, executive compensation, corporate monitoring, proxy contests and corporate takeovers, and regulatory intervention Corporate governance is an essential part of mainstream finance. If you need to gain a better understanding of this topic, look no further than this book.
Download or read book Accounting Irregularities and Financial Fraud written by Michael R. Young and published by Aspen Law & Business Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable 'how-to' book on dealing with, and preventing, a professional disaster. It teaches the origins of accounting irregularities, how fraud goes undetected, what to do when problems surface, and how to prevent inconsistencies. All relevant material is covered and includes real-world instances of financial fraud. Includes a practical FREE CD-ROM!
Download or read book Corporate Governance a Practical Guide written by Alan Calder and published by . This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by Alex Knell and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2006-04-12 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at the senior managers of SMEs who are looking to sell all or part of the business. This book shows how to implement Corporate Governance procedures to add both perceived and real value to a business. Implementing CG procedures before sale of the business is likely to add a premium to the price, increase the pool of buyers at the asking price and bring a business to the top of the acquisition shopping list. The book is in two sections. The first addresses the basic theory underpinning Corporate Governance to help the reader understand and decide which compliance issues are immediately useful to their business, and which can wait. Prioritisation is key.The second section explains the Code, section by section. It indicates clearly what is being asked for with a “translation into plain English. It explains what needs to be done and provides a series of check-lists. CG standards are here to stay and the demands are rising. This book is a guide to voluntarily adopting CG to demonstrate the pedigree and worth of any business – and to let that business stand out from the rest. * Shows how to maximise the sale value of Small and Medium Enterprise* Illustrates which actions to prioritise * Provides a plain English translation of the Code and checklists to aid compliance
Download or read book Governance Led Corporate Performance written by Apu Manna and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2019-08-21 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governance-Led Corporate Performance explores the corporate governance system for developing economies, and provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between ownership structure, board composition, director multiplicity and CEO duality in relation to corporate performance.
Download or read book Corporate Governance written by David M. Martin and published by Thorogood Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report is a clear, accessible and jargon-free analysis of the practical application of Corporate Governance. With short case studies to illustrate UK legal requirements, the author guides the reader through all aspects of the Corporate Governance program, concentrating specifically on its use by organizations who are not required to adopt it, such as listed PLCs.
