Product Description
Corporate Governance Handbook (3rd edition)
Authors: JW Hendrickse, L Hefer-Hendrikse
Format: Physical Hardcopy
The Corporate Governance Handbook best practices is not intended to replace good corporate legislation but to supplement legislation such as the Companies Act. The Companies Act is statutory law whereas corporate governance best practices including governance codes of conduct is procedural law – how to implement corporate governance best practices.
Corporate governance is defined as follows:
The manner in which board of directors and senior management oversee the business and affairs of companies. It encompasses the means by which they are held accountable and responsible for their actions. It includes corporate discipline, transparency, independence, accountability, responsibility, fairness and social responsibility.
Timely and accurate disclosure on all material matters regarding the insurer, including the financial situation, performance ownership and governance arrangements is part of such a framework. Corporate governance also includes compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
The purpose of this third edition is not to make it “King IV compliant”, but to contribute to enhanced corporate governance best practices. It is not the panacea for business or corporate success but can be used as the practical toolkit for directors, commissioners and trustees to effectively govern and direct the strategic decision of the entity and to lead, manage, and control the CEO and executive management.
This edition is enhanced by focusing on the following key topics;
• Strategic and Ethical Leadership
• Performance-based management of the board
• King IV Scorecard
• Risk Governance and Risk Management
• The New IAASB External Audit Reporting
Key Features
• Questions at the end of each chapter
• Corporate governance framework
Contents:
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Chapter 1. Corporate Power
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Chapter 2. Corporate and Business Performance
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Chapter 3. Business Environment
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Chapter 4. Corporate Control
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Chapter 5. Business Survival and Success
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Chapter 6. Business Opportunities
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Chapter 7. Governance Legislation and Regulations
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Chapter 8. Corporate Misconduct and Malpractice
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Chapter 9. Governance Codes
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Chapter 10. Corporate Governance Framework
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Chapter 11. Corporate Governance Principles
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Chapter 12. Shareholder Activism
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Chapter 13. Ethics of Business
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Chapter 14. Companies Act 2008 and Corporate Governance
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Chapter 15. King IV Report and Code
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Chapter 16. Power of The Board
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Chapter 17. Composition of The Board
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Chapter 18. Conduct of The Board
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Chapter 19. Conduct of Directors
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Chapter 20. Company and Director Records
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Chapter 21. Director Liabilities
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Chapter 22. Removal of Directors
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Chapter 23. Director’s Reports
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Chapter 24. Board Committees
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Chapter 25. Board Performance
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Chapter 26. Director Remuneration and Benefits
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Chapter 27. The Board Chairman
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Chapter 28. The CEO
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Chapter 29. The Company Secretary
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Chapter 30. Assurance and Audit
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Chapter 31. Risk Management
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Chapter 32. Business Rescue
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Chapter 33. It Governance
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Chapter 34. Corporate Social Responsibility Governance
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Chapter 35. Sustainable Development Governance
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Chapter 36. Internal Audit
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Chapter 37. Disclosure and Transparency
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Chapter 38. Financial Responsibility Report
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Chapter 39. Integrated Thinking and Reporting
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Chapter 40. Public Sector Corporate Governance
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Chapter 41. Non-Profit Sector Corporate Governance
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Chapter 42. SME Business Governance
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Chapter 43. Corporate Citizenship
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