ABSTRACT

This book facilitates a systematic comprehension of internal workings of corporate governance in practice. Facets of this multidisciplinary, constantly evolving field are discussed and interrelationships among them are explained to provide insights on how certain precepts come into play for various roles in governance. This book pragmatically explains and illustrates with a view to integrate. To keep the scope achievable, the emphasis is placed on the U.S.-based companies; where possible, differences in governance around the world are identified.

Three rich sources of knowledge help shape the message of this book: existing paradigms, personal experience in governance, and research on issues and challenges of governance.

Features:

  • Permits a holistic view of the complex corporate governance landscape.
  • Discusses and generously illustrates the practice of corporate governance.
  • Aids understanding of issues and challenges of corporate governance.
  • Identifies ways to advance the value of one’s role in corporate governance.
  • Teaches how to avoid crucial mistakes that compromise the value of one’s contribution in the governance process.

If you are a professional accountant, securities lawyer, economist, financial analyst, auditor, executive, entrepreneur, or an investor, you will find the book helpful in understanding the entire landscape of governance fairly quickly. Those already involved in the governance arena may find the book refreshing, and may use it to coach others. This book can serve as a reference book in any offering of a course at any academic level.

 

part I|58 pages

Cornerstones

chapter Chapter 1|12 pages

Governance Matters

chapter Chapter 2|20 pages

Conceptual Foundations

chapter chapter 3|10 pages

Governance and Risk

chapter chapter 4|14 pages

Ethical Dimensions of Corporate Governance

part II|80 pages

Governance Roles and Structure

chapter chapter 5|12 pages

Role Players in Corporate Governance

chapter chapter 6|20 pages

The Board of Directors

chapter chapter 7|12 pages

Shareholders

chapter chapter 8|16 pages

Internal Auditing Function

chapter chapter 9|18 pages

Financial Reporting and External Auditing

part III|68 pages

Governance in Action

chapter chapter 10|16 pages

The Board in Action

chapter chapter 11|22 pages

Management and the Board

chapter chapter 12|16 pages

Shareholder Communication and Engagement

chapter chapter 13|12 pages

Organizational Wrongdoing

part IV|34 pages

Other Topics

chapter chapter 14|16 pages

Governance of Non-Public Organizations

chapter chapter 15|16 pages

Horizons of Corporate Governance