Corporate Governance | Nelson Croom | Accounting and Finance Portfolio |

The notorious case of Enron focused the world's attention on the corporate structure and management of business. The associated demise of Arthur Andersen shocked the accounting profession. Using real world examples and case studies throughout, Lisa Weaver's course blends theoretical underpinnings with practical advice on creating efficient and effective management structures that minimise risk. It is fully up to date and covers the UK Corporate Governance Code (which was revised in May 2010), Sarbannes Oxley, and international best practice.

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Corporate Governance enables the learner to:

Understand the main provisions of Corporate Governance
Identify governance problems within a company
Establish effective board management including remuneration and audit committees
Understand why poor governance has led to corporate scandal in the past
Use governance principles to create successful business strategies

Learning outcomes

Introduction to corporate governance

Why is corporate governance important?

What is the theory behind corporate governance?

What approaches are used to encourage good governance?

Code of best practice approach

Which businesses should comply with the code?

What are the consequences of non-compliance?

What are the main principles of the code?

How can small companies apply the code?

The legislative approach

Who has to comply with Sarbannes Oxley, and what

happens if they don't?

What are directors' and auditors' responsibilities under

Sarbannes Oxley?

How can management help to embed Sarbannes Oxley

within a company?

Managing boards

Why is it important to split the roles of Chairman and

Chief Executive?

How can executive remuneration be managed fairly and

with transparency?

Why do non-executive directors play a crucial role in

good governance?

The role of the financial professional in good governance

How can finance professionals support good governance

in an organisation?

Why is the audit committee a crucial part of good

governance?

What part do internal auditors and internal controls play

in good governance?

What good governance principles should be used in

dealing with external advisors?

Target audience

Accounting and finance professionals in practice and in industry.

About the Author

Lisa Weaver is a professionally qualified lecturer with 15 years experience of exam-based, and CPD lecturing for accounting and finance professionals. Lisa qualified ACA with Deloittes, and spent 4 years in audit practice, with clients ranging from major charities, multi-national organisations and listed companies to football clubs.

Since leaving audit practice, Lisa has lectured financial reporting, audit and governance subjects, developing and delivering CPD courses for qualified accountants working in industry and in practice. Her clients have included KPMG, PWC, National Grid, British Energy, Orange, ACCA, AAT, ICAEW and CIMA. Lisa has delivered courses across Europe, the Caribbean, Chine and South East Asia and is regularly published in ACCA's Accounting and Business journal.