Increasingly professional accountants are being called upon to contribute at a governance level. To be able to operate effectively at this level a sound knowledge of corporate governance, whether it be for large or small companies, or not for profits, is essential.
Overview
Increasingly professional accountants are being called upon to contribute at a governance level. To be able to operate effectively at this level a sound knowledge of corporate governance, whether it be for large or small companies, or not for profits, is essential.
Complete this course to enhance your knowledge and develop your potential to contribute at this level.
Key topics include:
- Corporations
- The nature and structure of corporations
- Division of corporate powers
- Agency theory
- Corporate governance
- Theories, definitions and its importance
- Frameworks
- Codes, principles and recommendations
- Codes and standards for not-for-profit organisations
- Obligations for external reporting on governance arrangements
- Duties of directors
- Directorships
- Types of directors
- Director protection
- Role of the board
This course consists of one online course, including a downloadable PDF learning manual and one multiple-choice online assessment.
Objectives
- Describe the nature of corporations and the division of corporate powers.
- Discuss the key features of corporate structures.
- Discuss agency theory and how it is used to understand corporate behaviour
- Describe what corporate governance is and explain its importance.
- Identify the key elements of the corporate governance framework.
- Interpret and apply codes and principles of corporate governance.
- Examine the characteristics and duties of directors under Australian Commonwealth, State and Territory laws.
