New Guide Helps Directors To Cut A Path Through The Corporate Governance Jungle
Ely, England, April 14, 2008 – In the 21st century, corporate governance has become a critical concern for all large and medium-sized organisations. However, with statutes, rules and practices varying between countries, directors are often uncertain which corporate governance requirements apply to their organisation. Alan Calder, the international authority on governance and compliance, has therefore written Corporate Governance as a practical guide to the legal frameworks and international codes of practice that directors must obey to meet today’s requirements and promote their organisations’ interests.
Published by Kogan Page, Corporate Governance is essential reading for directors of all types and sizes of organisation, both publicly and privately owned. It provides a comprehensive overview of corporate governance today, including its historical background, the prevailing requirements in the United States, United Kingdom and European Union, and the practical consequences of these for management. As well as Sarbanes-Oxley, the UK’s Combined Code and EU’s 8th Company Law Directive, topics addressed at length include directors’ duties, financial reporting, relations with shareholders and corporate social responsibility.
Over 272 pages, Corporate Governance provides accessible and practical guidance on the reality of compliance in day-to-day business, answering questions such as:
· What is meant by good corporate governance practice?
· To whom does the Combined Code really apply?
· Is Sarbanes-Oxley important outside of the US?
· Is corporate governance as relevant to privately-owned businesses as to FTSE 100 listed companies?
· What is the EU’s position on governance issues, and what is the likely impact of EU legislation?
Alan Calder is Chief Executive of IT Governance Limited, the one-stop shop for books, tools, training and consultancy for Governance, Risk Management and Compliance. He is the author of IT Governance and A Business Guide to Information Security, both published by Kogan Page, as well as a wide range of other titles published by IT Governance Limited. He has extensive board experience, as both an executive and non-executive director, chairs the board of a public–private sector partnership and consults with companies internationally on governance issues.
Alan Calder said, “As the influence of corporate governance spreads ever further across the financial and corporate worlds, it is vital that directors understand precisely what is demanded of them. Corporate Governance aims to cut through a sometimes bewildering array of requirements, so that directors can achieve appropriate compliance while still running their businesses.”
Priced at £45.00/$89.10/€58.50, Corporate Governance is available from all good business bookshops (ISBN 978 0 7494 4817 2) or can be purchased online for immediate despatch at http://www.itgovernance.co.uk/products/1459.
