Excellence in Corporate Governance
The Excellence in Corporate Governance certificate program is the first course of it’s type to cover the broad range of modern corporate governance issues, from general principles to detailed statutory analysis and best practices. A substantive multiple choice test may be taken upon completion to earn a certificate from Tulane University Law School — an impressive credential that stands as a testament to your study of the discipline.
Key topics include:
Board of Director Issues:
- Background to Board Issues
- Overview of Director Responsibilities
- Fiduciary Responsibility to Stakeholders
- Independence Issues
- Management Oversight
Financial Reporting and Audit Committee Issues:
- Background, Qualifications & Responsibilities of Committee Members
- Audit Committee Oversight Responsibility of External Auditor
- Overview of Internal Auditor Issues
- Overview of Internal Controls
- Financial Disclosures and Certifications I: CEO and CFO Certifications
- Financial Disclosures and Certifications II: Accelerated Filings and Insider Disclosures
- Accounting Standard Setting and the International Community
- Financial Reporting and Disclosure
- Audit Committee Responsibilities
- Investigations: Internal, SEC and Other
- Management Responsibilities: Board and Stakeholders
- Compliance Certifications
- Business Continuity Planning
- Information Security
- Project Risk Management
- Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Requirements and COSO Framework
- Code Of Conduct
- Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers Under Sarbanes Oxley
- Whistleblower Programs
Legal Issues:
- Auditor Independence
- Whistleblower Protections
- Penalties For Officer and Director Misconduct
- Insider Transactions
- Prohibition on Insider Loans
- Retirement Plan Blackout Periods
- SEC Standards of Conduct For Attorneys
- SRO Rulemaking
- Director and Officer Indemnification From Liability
- Director and Officer Exculpation From Liability
- Director and Officer Insurance
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
Information in this presentation is subject to change without notice or obligation. The university reserves the right to change any provisions or requirements for degree and certificate programs. University Alliance Online® is a division of Bisk Education. ©2010 Bisk Education. All rights reserved.
|
