“I am proud to work with a Board of Directors that is dedicated to clear and effective communication with our shareholders,” said Pierre Blouin, Chief Executive Officer. “We are very pleased the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance awarded MTS Allstream this prestigious recognition.” [Click on Pic to learn more]
From number one, “Keep your eye on the ball: financial reporting and related internal control risk,” to number 10, “Make time to review and discuss the new Report of the NACD Blue Ribbon Commission on The Audit Committee,” the Ten to-do’s point to key issues that every audit committee should have on their radar as they help guide their companies forward in an uncertain economic environment and a new regulatory landscape. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Last month the first shots were fired in the Canadian war against foreign corruption. Calgary-based Niko Resources was fined $9.5-million after pleading guilty for violations of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (“CFPOA”). The company was also placed on court-ordered probation for three years, during which time it will have to improve its corporate culture and financial reporting practices. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Includes: Recommendations for boards of directors on how to deal with the current regulatory environment, Some Recent Canadian Rulings, and more. [Click on Pic to learn more]
The need for consistent, decisive ecological accounting principles has been argued in professional circles for some time, but is perhaps never better illustrated than right now in aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon ecological catastrophe. This need was brought home for tens of thousands of BP PLC investors when they lost close to $100 billion in share value almost overnight. [Click on Pic to learn more]
Includes the 14 characteristics of an effective Board member. [Click on Pic to learn more]
In this issue: the continuing transformation of the economy as it climbs out of the recession; investor needs and expectations, and how to ensure your organization is ready to compete on a global basis. [Click on Logo to learn more]
By Doreen Pendgracs, Author of “Before You Say Yes …: A Guide to the Pleasures and Pitfalls of Volunteer Boards” [Click on Pic to learn more]
This briefing discusses 10 key issues for boards and their organizations to address in the year ahead. [Click on Logo to learn more]
