Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of your organization, programs, board, individual board members, and chief executive.
The document provides an overview of basic leadership skills, including people skills, technical skills, values and behaviors, communication skills, cultural diversity initiatives, and leadership development. It discusses topics such as understanding others, effective delegation, coaching, and assessing career opportunities. The document is a guide for developing leadership abilities and includes examples, diagrams, and principles for skills like communication, planning, and evaluation.
The document provides an overview of key concepts related to nonprofit board governance. It discusses that a nonprofit board's main roles include determining the organization's mission and strategic direction, overseeing finances and the executive director, ensuring adequate resources, and enhancing public standing. The board is responsible for selecting the executive director and providing support and performance reviews. Additional responsibilities involve financial oversight, operations oversight, and organizational development. Effective board governance requires regular evaluation of the board's performance in fulfilling its duties.
The document outlines the NBI Internal Audit Methodology which includes 6 phases: planning, execution, reporting, follow-up, enterprise risk assessment, and special assignments. The execution phase involves notifying the process owner, project planning, process description/audit program creation, testing and documenting findings, and confirming/reporting results. Special assignments can be requested for significant risks and involve establishing need, planning, and integrating into existing audit plans or urgent timelines if needed.
This document discusses the role of internal auditing in banks. It defines internal auditing as an independent, objective function that evaluates risk management, controls, and governance processes to help an organization achieve its objectives. The document outlines key differences between internal and external auditing. Internal auditing resides within an organization, evaluates a wide range of risks and controls, and reports to the audit committee, while external auditing resides outside the organization and focuses on financial risks and statutory audits. The document also describes internal audit's role in risk-based auditing and reporting, advisory services, and continuous improvement of operations.
Internal audit is an independent appraisal activity within an organization that reviews systems, procedures, and compliance with policies. It helps ensure efficient controls are in place for all organizational activities and assets. The purpose of internal audit is to detect errors and fraud, identify risks, and forewarn management about deficiencies. It identifies both issues and opportunities to improve an organization's financial, operational, and planning processes. Certain companies and trusts are required by law to appoint an internal auditor, including those with a paid up capital over 50 lakh rupees or average annual turnover exceeding 5 crore rupees for the last three years.
The document discusses the purpose and functions of an internal audit department. It defines internal auditing as an independent process that evaluates risk management, controls, and governance to improve an organization's operations. An internal audit department is necessary to comply with regulations like SOX, ensure proper financial and risk controls, and review operations for effectiveness and compliance. The department performs several types of audits, including financial, operational, compliance, and special investigations audits. In conclusion, having an internal audit reduces risks for a company through systematic evaluation of controls, operations, and compliance.
The document outlines plans for a strategic planning workshop at CDCL on February 14, 2014. The objectives are to understand strategic plans, define CDCL's 2014-2017 plan, and agree on implementation actions. Key topics to be covered include defining CDCL's vision, mission, values, current situation through a SWOT analysis, strategic issues, objectives, success factors, stakeholders, competitors, and implementation and monitoring plans. The workshop aims to develop a strategic plan to guide CDCL over the next three years.
Internal control is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories: Effectiveness and efficiency of operations Reliability of financial reporting Compliance with applicable laws and regulations This presentation examines ICs and their effectiveness.
The document summarizes Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) framework requirements for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) in India. It specifies that all deposit-taking NBFCs and non-deposit taking NBFCs with assets over ₹5,000 crore must implement an RBIA system by March 31, 2021. The framework outlines objectives to provide assurance on internal controls and risk management. It details responsibilities of the board, senior management, and internal audit function to ensure independence, competency, appropriate resourcing and oversight of the RBIA system.
The board of directors plays a central role in the corporate governance system. All countries require that publicly listed companies have a board. While their attributes vary across nations, they universally share common responsibilities. This Quick Guide provides an introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the board of directors. It answers the questions: • What is the purpose of a board? • How does a board function? • What does it mean to be “independent”? • What are the legal and fiduciary requirements? For an expanded discussion, see Corporate Governance Matters: A Closer Look at Organizational Choices and Their Consequences (Second Edition) by David Larcker and Brian Tayan (2015): http://www.gsb.stanford.edu/faculty-research/books/corporate-governance-matters-closer-look-organizational-choices Buy This Book: http://www.ftpress.com/store/corporate-governance-matters-a-closer-look-at-organizational-9780134031569 For permissions to use this material, please contact: E: corpgovernance@gsb.stanford.edu Copyright 2015 by David F. Larcker and Brian Tayan. All rights reserved.
The document discusses the history and evolution of corporate governance in India. It provides details on key committees and recommendations that helped shape India's corporate governance framework over time. Some of the main elements of corporate governance that it outlines include the roles and responsibilities of boards of directors, shareholders and other stakeholders. It also discusses the impact of corporate governance on company performance and principles like transparency, accountability and protection of shareholder rights.
Evaluation of the Board and of the individual directors is one potentially effective way to respond to the demand for greater board accountability and effectiveness of the company as well.
The document provides guidelines and examples for rating audits. It includes five rating levels - Good, Satisfactory, Requires Improvement, Unsatisfactory, and Concurrence/Nonconcurrence. Sample 1 provides detailed descriptions of each rating level and examples of how to rate audits of internal controls, operations, and accounting records based on an audit rating grid. Sample 2 defines five audit report ratings on a scale from Strong to Unsatisfactory based on the effectiveness of risk management practices.
The document discusses accelerating leadership development in uncertain times. It recommends aligning leadership strategy with business strategy, segmenting key leadership roles, defining leadership role requirements, assessing leadership gaps, and designing leadership development plans to measure, monitor, and close gaps. It emphasizes the importance of succession planning and talent reviews to evaluate the depth and breadth of the leadership pipeline and ensure critical roles are filled.
The document provides an overview of risk based internal auditing. It discusses key concepts like the definition of risk, COSO ERM framework, three lines of defense model, definition of internal audit, and risk based internal audit approach. The approach involves identifying the audit universe and processes, risk identification and assessment, risk scoring and heat mapping, developing the risk based internal audit plan, and executing the plan. Various tools for risk based auditing like the audit tracker, audit report templates, and resources are also outlined.
Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. It specifies how power is distributed among shareholders, directors, and management. It also specifies the rules and procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs and structures the company's goals. The key principles of corporate governance are rights of shareholders, accountability, disclosure, integrity, and interest of stakeholders. SEBI issued a code of corporate governance for listed companies in India to improve standards. It covers requirements for boards, audit committees, disclosure, and shareholders.
Corporate governance involves structures and processes that direct and control companies. The main objectives are enhancing shareholder value while considering other stakeholders. Governance oversees ethics and performance, whereas management handles daily operations. Weak governance undermines a company's financial and operational performance and investors' faith. Key elements of good governance include accountability, transparency, regulatory frameworks, business ethics, and administrative structures. The audit committee oversees financial reporting, external auditors, risk management, and internal controls. It helps ensure independence and integrity in financial reporting and auditing.
This presentation discusses potassium homeostasis and its renal handling. It begins with objectives and an introduction on potassium physiology. It then covers the roles of potassium, mechanisms maintaining potassium levels, and hormonal and other factors involved. A major section discusses renal handling of potassium by different regions of the nephron and how secretion is regulated. The presentation concludes by reviewing clinical implications of disorders like hyperkalemia and hypokalemia.
The document discusses best practices for conducting board evaluations. It states that board evaluations are important for continuous improvement and identifying areas for growth. A skilled evaluation can transform a group of individuals into an effective team. The document recommends using a third-party facilitator to provide objectivity, and outlines some risks and rewards of conducting evaluations. Overall, board evaluations are an opportunity for boards to enhance their performance through feedback and development.
Will you go over budget this holiday season? How will you know? Learn how to budget for periodic expenses. Learn how to track spending so you know how much you have to spend.
This document provides guidance on developing bylaws for nonprofit and public boards. It discusses key elements to include such as the board's size, selection process, terms and voting procedures. For public boards, bylaws are not required but are recommended to establish standard operating rules. The document outlines relevant Wyoming statutes and differences between nonprofit and public boards. It emphasizes that bylaws should reflect the organization's mission and define duties, authority limits and standard procedures.
This document discusses financial issues in later life. It begins by listing references on topics like retirement planning strategies, creating retirement income, and managing retirement savings. It then discusses the importance of financial resilience to withstand life events. Some common financial challenges in later life like unemployment, health issues, death of a spouse, and investment losses are outlined. Strategies to increase financial resilience such as maintaining emergency savings, keeping skills sharp, and practicing healthy habits are provided. The document also discusses catch-up retirement planning strategies for those who got a late start on saving. Creating a regular "retirement paycheck" through withdrawal strategies, annuities, reverse mortgages or continued part-time work is presented as a way to manage finances in
This document provides guidelines for the governance of the Board of Directors of the National Adult Learning Organisation (AONTAS). It outlines the organization's mission and constitution. It describes the composition, meetings, agenda setting, and minutes for the Board. It addresses the selection and election of directors, as well as the induction of new board members. It also covers conflicts of interest and the key responsibilities, roles, and functions of the Board, President, CEO, and Corporate Secretary. The overall purpose is to establish policies and procedures for the Board to provide effective leadership and oversight of the organization in accordance with legal and ethical standards for nonprofit governance.
The presentation gives an overview of duties, responsibilities of Directors, Independent Directors, Managerial remuneration, definitions of Key managerial personnel, related party etc.
The document discusses various committees that are part of corporate governance structures, including audit, remuneration, nomination, compliance, and shareholders grievance committees. It also notes important characteristics of effective committees such as empowerment to obtain information, independence, and the ability to seek explanations from the board of directors. Some potential challenges that committees may face are also outlined, such as a lack of clear definitions, performance measures, and standardized guidelines.
The Board Policy Handbook for Delta School District outlines the Board's governance role and responsibilities. It defines the Board's accountability for student learning, the community, and provincial legislation. The handbook establishes the Board's vision, mission, values and goals to guide the District. It also outlines the Board's policies on role definitions, operations, committees, advocacy, budget, and relations with the Superintendent.
The document discusses the appointment and remuneration of managerial personnel in companies according to the Companies Act 2013. It states that every listed company and other public company with a paid up capital of over 10 crore rupees must have whole-time key managerial personnel. It also outlines the process for filing returns of appointment of managerial roles like MD, WTD, CEO, CS, and CFO. The document then describes the roles and responsibilities of KMPs and the process for paying sitting fees to directors. It concludes by discussing remuneration of managerial personnel in listed vs non-listed companies and the conditions for paying remuneration beyond specified ceilings.
In today’s digital age, our clients are surrounded by a digitally enabled world to engage in constant, collaborative interactions. There are fundamental forces in the wider landscape that serve as unstoppable digital tailwinds. This presentation by Tej Vakta, Wealth Management Practice Leader, Capgemini, was presented as a keynote at FIBA and it discusses why the Investment Management industry needs to think beyond the Digital Revolution and get influenced by the Digital Disruption happening around their customers to re-imagine the engagement model for driving loyalty and becoming their strategic partner as a primary financial service provider.
This presentation gives a brief overview of a process to develop systematic business plans in private banking and wealth management. More detailed information on the approach can be requested at info@arvetica.com
The document summarizes several committees on corporate governance that were established in India and other countries from 1992 to 2003. It outlines the Cadbury Committee in the UK (1992), King Committee in South Africa (1994, 2002), CII Committee in India (1996), Hampel Committee in the UK (1998), Kumar Mangalam Birla Committee in India (2000), SEBI Committee in India (2000), and Narayana Murthy Committee in India (2003). For each committee, it provides brief details on the country, nature, code/legal reference, and key recommendations regarding board structure, remuneration, audit functions, shareholder interests, and other corporate governance best practices.