The first years of the 21st century have seen unprecedented changes in the roles and demands on corporate and nonprofit directors. Board members now cope with ever-fuller agendas, greater potential liability and increasing demands by shareholders, regulators, activists and the government.
DESIGNED FOR
This seminar is for those who serve, or aspire to serve, on a board of directors or finance professionals who work with the boards of their organizations. The seminar discusses public, private and not-for-profit boards.
BENEFITS
This seminar includes group discussion of eight case studies.
HIGHLIGHTS
- The changing role of directors
- The impact of constituent activism on ethical and legal responsibilities
- The impact of recent business failures, Sarbanes-Oxley, and Dodd-Frank
- The meaning of "fiduciary duty" and its impact on responsibilities
- The "Business Judgment Rule"
- The importance of directors’ and officers’ insurance and what to look for in policies
- Due diligence before accepting a board position
- Responsibilities of various committees
- Audit committee qualifications
- The audit committee financial expert
- The skills and experience needed for new board members
- How to be the best director you can be
COURSE LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
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