Global Trends in Corporate Governance
OECD Principles, Cross-Border Regulation, SOEs, and Family Business Governance
About This Course
Course Information
This course discusses the global trends in the world of corporate governance, and what you need to know about the systems, practices and processes that ensure a company is run ethically. There are three main sections, which are; Corporate Governance and Regulatory Rules The Role of Culture and Legal Systems Corporate Governance in Specific Contexts
Certificate on Completion
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials and accounts for 3 units of CPD. One unit is the equivalent of one hour of learning. A certificate will be issued once you have completed all 3 units. Each unit represents one hour of learning.
Course Sections
This course is made up of the following sections:
- Global Trends in Corporate Governance (Multiple Videos)
- Global Trends in Corporate Governance (Multiple Quizzes)
- Additional reading materials and journal articles
- Course completion survey
- CPD Certificate issued once the course is completed
What You Will Learn
- Compare the shareholder model and stakeholder model of corporate governance and their prevalence across jurisdictions
- Explain the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and how they serve as a global framework adapted to local contexts
- Distinguish between governance regulations in the US (Sarbanes-Oxley), EU (Shareholder Rights Directive), Japan (Corporate Governance Code), and China
- Evaluate the governance challenges specific to state-owned enterprises, including autonomy, accountability, and separating ownership from regulation
- Describe how family-owned businesses address succession planning, family constitutions, and the integration of independent board members
- Identify emerging trends including blockchain, AI in governance, ESG reporting requirements, and diversity mandates
Who This Course Is For
- Accountants and finance professionals working across multiple jurisdictions or with multinational clients
- Governance and compliance professionals tracking regulatory developments across different markets
- Professionals advising state-owned enterprises, family businesses, or multinational corporations on governance practices
Prerequisites
- A foundational understanding of corporate governance concepts
- No specific jurisdictional knowledge is required, though prior exposure to governance frameworks is helpful
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