Corporate Governance and Accountability

Corporate Governance and Accountability
Author: Jill Solomon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2004-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Recent examples of massive corporate failures, such as Enron, have highlighted the need to reform corporate governance at an international level. The importance of effective corporate governance for corporate success, as well as for social welfare, cannot be overstated. Corporate Governance and Accountability has been written to provide readers with an up-to-date summary of both theory and practice in the area. Features: Provides a full discussion of corporate governance issues taking the broadest view of the corporate governance agenda. Draws on the extensive and original research carried out by the authors and demonstrates the close relationship between academic research and professional practice. Contains numerous contemporary illustrations and case studies, including a chapter dedicated to the collapse of Enron. Focuses on the relevance of corporate governance reform throughout the world. Highlights the importance of corporate social responsibility to companies and institutional investors from a corporate governance perspective. Includes an appendix containing the Combined Code on Corporate Governance issued by the Financial Reporting Council in July 2003. Corporate Governance and Accountability has been written as a core textbook for students taking undergraduate and MBA courses in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility. A website containing answers to end of chapter questions for lecturers can be found at www.wileyeurope.com/go/solomon

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, THIRD EDITION

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, THIRD EDITION
Author: DAS, SUBHASH CHANDRA
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Total Pages: 695
Release: 2022-03-24
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9391818056

This compact and concise book, in its third edition, gives a conceptual, analytical and evaluative study of the principles, codes, systems and practices of corporate governance prevalent in the industrially developed countries as well as the developing nations of the world. It includes a sub-section on 'Corporate Sustainability and Corporate Governance' in Chapter 2. The book has been revised as per the amendments in the Indian Companies Act and Rules between 2015 and 2019, and includes SEBI (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2021. The text also contains a case study of selected listed large-cap Indian companies under BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty on their corporate governance practices in India. Besides, two new topics 'Status of Corporate Social Responsibility in India' and 'Sustainability and Sustainable Development' have been included in Chapter-7. The book also includes 'codes of best practices' on corporate governance recommended by the author, which may be adopted by the corporate houses globally. Primarily intended for the students of commerce, law and management, the book can be authoritatively used by researchers, professionals, regulatory authorities and policy makers all over the world. KEY FEATURES • Gives a comprehensive account of all Codes/ Recommendations of the important International and National Committees on corporate governance. • Provides a detailed description of the current corporate governance principles, systems, standards and practices followed by the USA, the UK, Germany, Japan, France, Australia, New Zealand, Russia and India. • Explains the standards and practices of corporate governance adopted by the selected listed large-cap globally renowned Indian companies to assess Indian standards and practices as compared to the International benchmark. • Includes several amendments, revisions and updates on corporate governance system and legal requirements enforced by the Indian Company Laws and SEBI Listing Regulations. • Chapter-end Review Questions to 'Test Your Knowledge'. • Gives a road map for all companies to achieve international standards of corporate governance. • Contains a glossary of terms to explain the core concepts. TARGET AUDIENCE • MBA/PGDM/BBA • BBA/M.Com

Systemic Governance and Accountability

Systemic Governance and Accountability
Author: Janet McIntyre-Mills
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2008-01-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0387486747

The book makes a plea for systemic governance. It follows a practical approach including case studies and conceptual tools. Policy makers and managers need to work with rather than within theoretical and methodological frameworks. The closest we can get to truth is through compassionate dialogue that explores paradoxes and considers the rights and responsibilities of caretakers.

New Accountability in Financial Services

New Accountability in Financial Services
Author: Joe McGrath
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2022-01-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030887154

This book is a critical examination of recently introduced individual accountability regimes that apply to the financial services industry in the UK (SMCR) and Australia (BEAR and the forthcoming FAR), together with a forthcoming new individual accountability regime ( in particular, SEAR) in Ireland. It provides a framework for analysing whether these regimes will achieve behavioural change in the financial services industry. This book argues that, whilst sanctioning individuals to deter future misconduct is an important part of any successful regulatory strategy, the focus should be on ensuring that individuals in the financial services industry internalise the norms of behaviour expected under the new regimes. In this regard, the analysis in this book is informed by criminological theory, regulatory theory and behavioural science. The work also argues for a “trajectory towards professionalisation” of financial services, and banking in particular, as an important means of positively influencing industry-wide norms of behaviour, which have a key influence on firms’ and individuals’ behaviours.

Corporate Governance and Accountability of Financial Institutions

Corporate Governance and Accountability of Financial Institutions
Author: Jonas Abraham Akuffo
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 428
Release: 2021-01-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030640469

The presence of sound corporate governance in a financial institution is important in maintaining the confidence of both the market and the public. The power that corporate governance holds over the success of some of the largest financial institutions in the world is not to be downplayed. This book methodically assesses the quality of corporate governance and mechanisms of accountability disclosures to various stakeholders. It is further intended to provide fresh insights into some specific corporate governance recommendations to help improve good governance in financial institutions, particularly in the United Kingdom and the EU but will also be applicable to other major economies. It explores what, when and how corporate governance has changed the financial institution functions and corporate executive behaviour by critically reviewing the pre- and post-financial crisis theoretical and empirical literature. Increasingly driven by the nature of complications, complexities and opacity in the operations of financial systems, corporate governance reporting plays an important role in the financial sector. It will provide insights into corporate governance disclosures over a long-term basis. This book should be a valuable asset to support the research of practitioners, students and all academics due to its stimulating and reflective insights into this fascinating topic.

Corporate Governance and Accountability

Corporate Governance and Accountability
Author: Jill Solomon
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 341
Release: 2020-10-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1119561205

Corporate Governance and Accountability presents students with a complete and current survey of the latest developments involving how a company is directed and controlled. Providing a broad research-based perspective, this comprehensive textbook examines global corporate governance systems, the role and responsibilities of the directorate, and the frameworks designed to ensure effective corporate accountability for stakeholders. A holistic approach to the subject enables students to develop a well-rounded knowledge of corporate governance theory and practice, policy documents, academic research, and current debates, issues, and trends. Now in its fifth edition, this comprehensive view of the corporate governance agenda features fully revised content that reflects new research and global developments in codes of practice and governance and accountability mechanisms. In-depth chapters contain numerous real-world case studies and compelling debate and discussion topics, exploring corporate transparency, social responsibility, boardroom diversity, shareholder activism, and many other timely issues.

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition

Encyclopedia of Information Science and Technology, Third Edition
Author: Khosrow-Pour, Mehdi
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 7972
Release: 2014-07-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1466658894

"This 10-volume compilation of authoritative, research-based articles contributed by thousands of researchers and experts from all over the world emphasized modern issues and the presentation of potential opportunities, prospective solutions, and future directions in the field of information science and technology"--Provided by publisher.

Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision

Government Auditing Standards - 2018 Revision
Author: United States Government Accountability Office
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2019-03-24
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0359536395

Audits provide essential accountability and transparency over government programs. Given the current challenges facing governments and their programs, the oversight provided through auditing is more critical than ever. Government auditing provides the objective analysis and information needed to make the decisions necessary to help create a better future. The professional standards presented in this 2018 revision of Government Auditing Standards (known as the Yellow Book) provide a framework for performing high-quality audit work with competence, integrity, objectivity, and independence to provide accountability and to help improve government operations and services. These standards, commonly referred to as generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), provide the foundation for government auditors to lead by example in the areas of independence, transparency, accountability, and quality through the audit process. This revision contains major changes from, and supersedes, the 2011 revision.

Audit, Accountability and Government

Audit, Accountability and Government
Author: Fidelma White
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 246
Release: 1999
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780198262329

This text explains the constitutional purpose and significance of audit, and aspects of accountability in the British system of government. It suggests that audit delivers managerial accountability. It explains the basic concepts of accounting and audit, and sets audit in its historical context.

Accountability in Global Governance

Accountability in Global Governance
Author: Gisela Hirschmann
Publisher:
Total Pages: 275
Release: 2020
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0198861249

This book provides a new conceptual framework to study pluralist accountability, whereby third parties hold IOs and their implementing partners accountable for human rights violations.