Course Outline
Understanding Corporate Governance
- Defining Corporate Governance
- Historical development of Corporate Governance
The Significance of Corporate Governance
- Global perspectives on Corporate Governance
- Key stakeholders involved in a company's governance framework
Roles and Obligations of Company Officers (Including Directors)
- Core principles of Corporate Governance addressing:
- Organizational structure and hierarchy
- Relationships with Shareholders and Stakeholders
- Accountabilities of the Board
- Upholding Integrity
- Disclosure and Transparency
- Functions of Management Committees, such as:
- Compliance and Audit Committee
- Remuneration Committee
- Nomination Committee
- Credit (Finance) Committee
- Other committees as necessary
Controls and Policies
- Internal and External regulatory controls
- Self-regulation by the Board and Management (oversight via Management Committees)
- Enforcement mechanisms
- Mandatory rules versus optional principles
- Government regulations
- Applicable codes and guidelines
- Essential policies to implement, including:
- Financial Crime Prevention – AML, KYC, etc.
- Whistle-blowing procedures
- Complaint handling
- Risk Management – financial and operational
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Staff welfare (including Health and Safety)
Testimonials (5)
The trainer was very knowledgeable and well prepared. I think we was very well capable to prepare a training that was suitable for our needs.
Sophia van den Broek - Triple Jump
Course - Corporate Governance
It was a one to one session so I was able to ask specific questions relating to my own company needs. The course covered the topic really well and gave me many ideas and actions to take away.
Hazel Matthews
Course - Corporate Governance
The whole day was just great and relaxed which really helped. All the printouts really helped.
Louise Mackrell
Course - Corporate Governance
She was very personable and presented a fluid delivery of the course material.
Karli Buckle
Course - Corporate Governance
Tabitha was engaging, very knowledgeable, clear and prepared.