Introduction
All corporate governance practitioners need to understand the governance framework and have a basic understanding of the legal system. Although corporate governance has a broad meaning that covers various disciplines, including management, finance, accounting and law, the focus of corporate governance tends to be firstly on minimum compliance obligations and secondly on the structures, policies and procedures that go above and beyond the legal standard and instil a culture of compliance and good governance. The core principles of corporate governance are founded in common law and statutory obligations that are owed by corporate entities or their senior officers and directors.
The aim of this course is to outline the various definitions and legal frameworks that underpin corporate governance and provide an understanding of the key principles and statutory requirements associated with being a director or officer of an organization.
Duration
5 Days
Target audience
This course is ideal for assistants to the company secretary, board secretary and other governance para-professionals who are keen to increase their understanding of the legal framework and good governance.
Course Level:
Course Objectives
At the end of this IRES training course, you will learn how to:
- Recognize that good corporate governance practice goes beyond the minimum compliance obligations and involves embedding an organizational governance culture
- Provide an overview of the Australian corporate governance framework and the different types of corporate structures
- Examine the various sources of Australian law and governance-related areas of law
- Outline the fundamental governance duties of directors and officers
- Recognize the importance of due diligence and compliance programs in managing governance obligations
Course Outline
Module 1
Introduction
- What is the background to this course?
- What is the aim of this course
- Legal framework of the corporate legislation
- Why is the legal framework of corporate legislation relevant to
Corporate Governance?
- Background to the legal framework
- Structure of the corporate legislation
- Corporations Act bodies
- What is corporate governance?
Module 2
What is corporate governance?
- Definitions of corporate governance
Governance law
- Areas of governance-related law
- Civil and criminal classification
- Legal actions and processes
- Additional legal/regulatory requirements
Module 3
Duties of directors and officers
- Who are corporate officers?
- How does the law define an officer?
- Who are senior managers?
- The company secretary
- Who are the directors?
- Fundamental duties of officers
Managing governance obligations
- Due diligence
- Compliance programs
Module 4
Examples of good and bad governance
Module 5
Role of the company secretary in the modern corporation
- Investor relations
- Insurance and superannuation
- Employment
- Intellectual property
- Personal property securities reform
- Environmental issues
- Competition and consumer legislations
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Course Administration Details:
METHODOLOGY
The instructor-led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.
ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
TRAINING VENUE
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
ACCOMMODATION AND AIRPORT PICKUP
Accommodation and airport pickup are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
TAILOR-MADE
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
PAYMENT
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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