Corporate governance and accountability

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Title:

Author:

Solomon, J. (Jill)

ISBN:

9780470034514

Personal Author:

Solomon, J. (Jill)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Publication Information:

Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2007.

Physical Description:

xvi, 386 p. ; 25 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed.: New York: John Wiley, 2004.

Contents:

1. Defining corporate governance -- 2. Corporate governance failure -- 3. Corporate governance reform in the UK -- 4. The role of boards in corporate governance -- 5. The role of institutional investors in corporate governance -- 6. The role of transparency in corporate governance -- 7. An introduction to corporate governance systems worldwide -- 8. A reference dictionary of corporate governance systems -- 9. Discharging a broader corporate accountability -- 10. Environmental, social and governance considerations in institutional investment -- 11. Future directions for corporate governance and accountability -- App. A. The combined code on corporate governance (July 2003) -- App. B. The OECD principles of corporate governance.

Subject Term:

Corporate governance.

Boards of directors.

Disclosure in accounting.

Corporate governance -- Great Britain.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents only http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0620/2006028455.html

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Summary

Recent years have witnessed an exponential growth in corporate governance. Improvements in corporate governance practice are being orchestrated at a global level. Scandals such as Enron and Parmalat have driven home the need for constant reform. Corporate Governance, Second edition has been written in response to the constantly changing guidelines and policy in this field and demonstrates the close relationship between academic research and professional practice.

Features of the new edition
* Illustrates how corporate governance has evolved in the UK, updating the latest developments
* Discusses global convergence in corporate governance with reference to an extended number of countries
* Incorporates the latest literature on social and environmental reporting, social and environmental auditing and socially responsible investment, and discusses new frameworks emerging from this academic literature
* Includes an extended appendix including The Combined Code and the new OECD Principles
* Reflects recent developments and examines future possible directions of corporate governance.

"An important contribution to the field of corporate governance. Clearly written and accessible." Dr David Campbell, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Newcastle University Business School.