- Intermediate *12 hours CPD
After some notable business collapses over recent years it has become acknowledged that there is an urgent need for organisations and officers to recognise correct and effective Corporate Governance.
The 12 hour course programme is designed to equip delegates with a sound understanding of what is encompassed within Corporate Governance and recognise correct and effective protocols and procedures to develop best practice.
The Company
- The corporate entity * The dynamics of power within the company * Controlling the Board * The role of the company secretary * History of the development of corporate governance * The company's articles of association * Sarbanes - Oxley and afterwards * The Higgs and Turnbull amendments
The Board
- Composition of the Board * The duties and responsibilities of the Board * The Chairman * The executive directors * The non-executive directors * Shadow directors * Induction and continuing education * Committees - nominations, audit, remuneration * Keeping the board informed * Assessment of performance * Conflicts of interest * Share dealings * Transparency and openness * Internal controls * The audit * Assessment of performance * Remuneration * Risk management * Whistle blowing
Shareholders
- Shareholders rights * Shareholders responsibilities * The annual general meeting * Extraordinary general meetings * Disclosure to shareholders * The State as shareholder
The Regulatory Environment
- Ensuring compliance * The various codes of practice * Ethics and integrity * Specific requirements of specific markets * The law and practice of meetings * The impact of the Companies Act 2006