Corporate Governance - Online

Corporate governance deals with the complex set of relationships between the corporation and its board of directors, management, shareholders, and other stakeholders. In the recent years, the regulators and legislators have intensified their focus on how businesses are being run. They are endeavoring to create a template for new corporate governance and disclosure measures, which is beneficial for both the stakeholders and controllers.

This is an online self study course that can be globally accessed from any internet enabled computer. Access is for 91 days. A completion certificate will be awarded to students who pass the class with a 70% or better grade.

También, se ofrece este curso en Español. Llamada para más información.

Available TodayOnlineUSD$250
Instructional Method:
Self-Study
Level: Basic

ICB CREDITSICPAS CREDITS
104.5
Every professional involved in the global financial services industry
Students will be able to:
  • Adopt the appropriate mechanism for effective governance
  • Value the shareholder and stakeholder rights and responsibilities
  • Adhere to sound principles of direction and management
  • Understand the significance of audit committee, its composition and responsibilities
  • Implement best practices on corporate management
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    • Language Options
    También, se ofrece este curso en Español. Llamada para más información.
    Overview
    This module is a curtain raiser to the corporate governance course group. It helps the user understand:
    • Basics of corporate governance including its meaning
    • Relationship of corporate governance with competition, reputation and responsibility
    • Advantages of incorporating good corporate practices
    • Issues that advance the scope of corporate governance
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Models and Mechanisms
    This module identifies different models and mechanisms of corporate governance prevailing in different countries.Topics covered include:
    • Anglo-American shareholder wealth maximization model
    • Corporate wealth maximization model
    • Shareholder, Stakeholder and Political models
    • Japanese model
    • German model
    • The role of mechanisms in protecting the shareholders interest
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Shareholders and Stakeholders
    This module expounds the investor’s rights and responsibilities in ensuring smooth functioning of the corporate arrangement. It helps the user understand:
    • Corporate management and the exclusion of shareholders for justifiable reasons
    • Shareholder rights and responsibilities towards the corporation
    • The significance of ensuring stakeholders rights
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Board of Directors
    This module distinguishes the different board structures followed by various corporations. It helps the user understand:
    • Different modes of board selection and evaluation
    • The position and responsibility of the board vis-à-vis management
    • Composition and duties of various board committees
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Audit Committee
    This module, based on the Blue Ribbon Committee Report, deals with the audit committee of the board. It helps the user understand:
    • The importance of audit committee in the scrutiny of corporation’s audit and incidental matters
    • The organization of audit committee, its responsibilities and its relationship with auditors and management of the corporation
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Banking Corporate Governance
    This module, based on the Basel Committee Recommendations for enhancing banking transparency, deals with corporate governance in banking sector.Topics covered include:
    • Sound corporate governance practices for banks
    • Role of public disclosure in promoting safety and soundness in banking
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Corporate Scandals
    This module is based on the case studies of companies such as General Motors, American Express, Enron and WorldCom. It helps the user understand:
    • The manner in which the directors exercise their fiduciary duties while the management runs the day-to-day business
    • Instances of abuse of power and authority by the persons who are bestowed with the same
    • Reasons for the bankruptcy of the leading corporate entities
    Duration: 2 Hours

    Best Practices
    This module depicts the best practices vis-à-vis Infosys Technologies and Sony. It also enumerates a list of best boards as evaluated by a leading group. It elaborates on:
    • Best practices vis-à-vis Infosys Technologies and Sony
    • A list of best boards as evaluated by a leading group
    • Board and management structure of Infosys Technologies
    Duration: 1 Hour

    Corporate Responsibility
    This module summarizes the US Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002 and the consequent regulations including the UK Corporate Responsibility Act 2002. It helps the user understand:
    • Regulatory measures to plug fraudulent accounting practices
    • Organization of regulatory bodies
    • Other regulatory measures relevant to good corporate governance
    Duration: 1 Hour

    JOB AIDS & Take-aways
    • Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations
    • Legislations and Regulations

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