Corporate Governance

Author: Alison Dillon Kibirige

Published: July 2019 | ISBN: 9781860727399

Designed for those on the journey to becoming a Chartered Secretary or Governance Professional, ICSA’s Corporate Governance study text provides the knowledge and skills necessary for a company secretary or governance professional to act as chief adviser to the board and other stakeholders and as the facilitator for systematic application of good governance practices.

It covers the general principles of governance both within the UK and internationally and discusses a variety of subjects surrounding the board such as roles and responsibilities, conflicts of interests, performance evaluation and risk management. Accountability and social responsibility are covered along with how to manage relations with shareholders and the remuneration of senior staff.

This study text details all you need to know for Module 1A of the ICSA qualifying programme. It contains:

• Worked examples and ‘Test Yourself’ questions with full, worked answers
• Case studies and ‘Stop and Think’ scenarios to help you apply your knowledge
• Comprehensive chapter summaries to aid your revision.

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Contents

1. Definitions and issues in corporate governance
2. Corporate governance in the UK
3. Role of the company secretary in governance
4. Other governance issues
5. Director’s duties and powers
6. The role and membership of the board of directors
7. Board composition and succession planning
8. Board effectiveness
9. Financial reporting to stakeholders and external audit
10. Corporate social responsibility, sustainability and business ethics
11. Corporate responsibility and reporting on non-financial issues
12. Systems of risk management and internal control
13. Risk structures, policies, procedures and compliance
14. Shareholders rights and engagement
15. Board engagement with shareholders and other stakeholders
16. Remuneration of directors and senior executives