Aspects of Corporate Governance The objective of these two sessions is to give students the opportunity to explore the concept of corporate governance. In particular, we will look at the development of the concept of corporate governance in Singapore with a focus on the regulatory framework for corporate governance in Singapore and the Singapore Code of Corporate Governance 2005 and 2012. We will also examine the various legal and regulatory mechanisms which exist to facilitate good corporate governance
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THE LEGAL REGULATION OF THE EXTERNAL COMPANY AUDITOR IN POST-ENRON SOUTH AFRICA Hannine Drake THESIS PRESENTED IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF LAWS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH Supervisor: Prof A.H. van Wyk March 2009 ii DECLARATION By submitting this thesis electronically, I declare that the entirety of the work contained therein is my own, original work, that I am the owner of the copyright thereof (unless to the extent explicitly otherwise
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Act of 2002 (Pub.L. 107–204, 116 Stat. 745, enacted July 30, 2002), also known as the 'Public Company Accounting Reform and Investor Protection Act' (in the Senate) and 'Corporate and Auditing Accountability and Responsibility Act' (in the House) and more commonly called Sarbanes–Oxley, Sarbox or SOX, is a United States federal law that set new or enhanced standards for all U.S. public company boards, management and public accounting firms. It is named after sponsors U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-MD)
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committed in the business or professional setting (white collar versus blue collar jobs) to achieve financial gain. Crimes that do not involve physical violence, and that relate largely to financial matters, are often called white collar crimes. Corporate corruption is out of control for two main reasons. First, big companies are now multinational, while governments remain national. Big companies are so financially powerful that governments are afraid to take them on. It is very important to study
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very specific set of legal judgments. These situations will become very context-specific due to a company’s dedication to their product. Marketing and sales of a product online suggests the need of someone who has a very intimate knowledge of the laws associated with not on the platform they are working with, but
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Name Course: Tutor: Date: Agency Theory and Shareholder Primacy Question The corporate law structure mandates corporations to act according to shareholders interests. The shareholders control companies by appointing the directors, suing wasteful managers on behalf of the corporation and approving important transactions. On the other hand, the other stakeholders such as the employees and customers have the right to make contractual claim however, the shareholders receives the larger share. Therefore
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| Table of Contents The article “ Carbon Complex” ________________________________ Page 1 – 3 Relevant Law & Analysis to article “ Carbon Complex” _____________ Page 4 - 6 The article “Lifecycle” _________________________________________ Page 6 – 7 Relevant Law & Analysis to article Lifecycle _______________________ Page 8 – 9 Self-assessment and feedback sheet _______________________________ Page 10 REFLECTIVE
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Terms generally involve needing to pay a fine/penalty, assurance to improve internal practices, and cooperation with any specific investigation. We have all seen this tactic used in real life (HSBC) and in fictitious television series if you’re an avid Law and Order fan; cutting a deal so to speak for lesser charges. A significant advantage of this particular tactic is that there is no need for judicial intervention. In result the Department of Justice (DOJ) does not have any concerns regarding a judge’s
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Introduction: The recent wave of business scandal and ethical lapses have heightened people, press, and investor security of companies, creating demand for a corporate culture of integrity driven performance and a new corporate transparency. Management and boards now feel compelled to ensure that proper governance processes are in place to protect corporate reputation, brand image and share holder value. According to Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s 8th Annual global CEO survey (Dec 2004), 50% of retail industry
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figure indicates a reference to a United Nations document. HR/PUB/11/04 © 2011 United Nations All worldwide rights reserved iii contents I. THE STATE DUTY TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS A. FOUNDATIONAl PRINCIPlES B. OPERATIONAl PRINCIPlES 3 3 4 II. THE CORPORATE RESPONSIBIlITY TO RESPECT HUMAN RIGHTS A. FOUNDATIONAl PRINCIPlES B. OPERATIONAl PRINCIPlES 13 13 16 III. ACCESS TO REMEDY A. FOUNDATIONAl PRINCIPlE B. OPERATIONAl PRINCIPlES 27 27 28 iv This publication contains the "Guiding Principles on
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