[Executive Education, Inc. - Seminars for Corporate Financial Managers & Management Advisory Services]

[New!]Full Day Seminar

The 21st Century Director

Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of Board Members

The role of director at public, private and not-for-profit enterprises has become more challenging.  Experienced accountants are in demand to fill the role of audit committee financial expert. 

This seminar will discuss the legal and ethical responsibilities of Directors and the special responsibilities of members of the Audit Committee.

Topics Discussed Include:

  • The changing role of directors
  • The impact of constituent activism on ethical and legal responsibilities
  • The impact of recent business failures and Sarbanes-Oxley
  • The meaning of “Fiduciary Duty” and its impact on responsibilities
  • The “Business Judgment Rule”
  • The importance of directors and officers insurance and what to look for in policies
  • Due diligence before accepting a board position
  • Responsibilities of various committees
  • Audit committee qualifications
  • The Audit Committee “Financial Expert”
  • The skills and experience needed for new board members
  • How to be the best director you can be!

Cases and Group Discussion

This seminar includes group discussion of 8 case studies.

Additional Information

Target Audience: This seminar is for those who serve, or aspire to serve, on a board of directors.  The seminar discusses public, private and not-for-profit boards.

Level of Knowledge: Intermediate

CPE Credit: 8 hours group live

Area of Study:
      Traditional:  4 hrs. Ethics, 4 hrs Bus. Management 
      NASBA:  4 hours Reg. Ethics, 4 hours Bus. Mgt.

Prerequisite: None

Adv. Preparation: None

Author: John F. Levy

Acronym: TCD

Scheduling: Schedule with one of our full day seminars such as Acquisitions to Grow the Business to provide a two day series.