Financial Training Training

Ethics and Governance Seminar

Duration

Variable day

The course is targeted at those who have some understanding of corporate governance but who want to gain a deeper understanding of how corporate governance and regulation works in practice and applies within your organisation.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the important elements of an effective system of corporate governance
• Understand the duties of directors
• Appreciate the role of the audit committee
• Understand corporate governance regulation

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Course Agenda

Session 1

Introduction and the role of the board

• Corporate governance – what and why?
• Board composition and responsibilities
• Executive and non-executive directors – the duty of care

Session 2

Corporate reporting

• Corporate reporting – financial and non-financial aspects
• Adding value for stakeholders

Sessions 3 & 4

Audit

• The role of the audit committee
• The interrelationship between the board and external audit

Sessions 5 & 6

Internal control

• How an effective internal control system works in practice
• The role of the internal audit function

Session 7

Key aspects of company administration

• Remuneration and nomination committees
• Company meetings and shareholder dialogue

Session 8

Recent developments in corporate governance

• Sarbanes Oxley – key features and implications
• Corporate social responsibility
• Recent revisions to the Combined Code

Summary

• Course summary
• Feedback and Evaluation
• Debrief

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