Major corporate scandals in recent years have highlighted the need for companies to maintain high levels of corporate governance. This major new reference work covers all aspects of corporate governance, providing up-to-date guidance and practical advice for companies, investors and their advisors.

The detailed commentary is divided into a series of chapters devoted to the issues at the heart of corporate governance: 

• the role of company directors
• the composition of boards, including the role of non-executive directors
• directors’ remuneration
• shareholder relations
• reporting, disclosure and audit 
• internal control and risk management.

The Handbook also includes coverage of 

• the key provisions of the US’s Sarbanes-Oxley Act for UK companies with a US listing
• corporate social responsibility
• whistleblowing

Throughout, the aim of the Handbook is to provide a single resource for practical advice and guidance to help companies develop and enhance their corporate governance strategies. To this end, the commentary is accompanied by an extensive set of appendices offering immediate access to key codes of practice and guidelines.

The ICSA Corporate Governance Handbook is an essential reference for:

• Company secretaries, lawyers and finance directors.
• Directors and senior executives.
• Institutional investors and their representatives.
• Auditors, accountants. and other professional advisors

Paperback •  ISBN: 9781860722486 •   416 pages • Published May 2005 • £62.95

Contents
The scope of corporate governance.
Directors in UK law
The role of the board
Board structures and balance
Board appointments, professional development and performance evaluation
Directors’ remuneration
Shareholders and shareholder relations
Reporting and disclosure
Financial reporting and external audit
Internal control, risk management internal audit
Corporate social responsibility
Whistleblowing
 
 
Comprehensive appendices include:
The Combined Code
The Turnbull and Smith Guidance
Higgs Suggestions for Best Practice
Sample terms of reference: audit, nomination and remuneration committees
ISC Statement of Principles
ABI Principles and Guidelines on Remuneration
NAPF Corporate Governance Policy
ABI Disclosure Guidelines on Socially Responsible Investment
ASB [Draft] Reporting Standard: Operating and Financial Review

About the author
Brian Coyle: Brian Coyle is a writer with extensive experience in private sector professional training and publishing for accountants, bankers, lawyers and company secretaries. His specialist areas include corporate governance and risk-based regulation. He is currently the managing director of International Financial Publishing Limited.

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