USING THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK® IN TIMES OF GREAT UNCERTAINTY (2021-11-17) By Terrance M. Booysen and peer reviewed by Jené Palmer CA(SA) Whilst most corporations across the world have had to make drastic changes to their business operations as a result of the Covid19 pandemic, many business leaders believe that the disruptions caused by the pandemic have inadvertently introduced more advantages than disadvantages. However, are the odds actually stacked against the organisation? November 17, 2021 Board of Directors, Corporate Governance Framework®, General, Governance Framework, Risk Corporate Governance Framework®, board of directors, assessment tool, risk, governance, fraud, crime Read More >>
INTERNAL AUDIT REQUIRE GREATER REPRESENTATION ON THE BOARD (2019-08-05) A plethora of corporate governance codes has been written across the world, and in spite of their recommendations which inter alia seek to protect stakeholder interests and shareholder value, many governance failures and organisational collapses continue seemingly unabated. August 5, 2019 Board of Directors, Combined Assurance, Corporate Governance Framework®, General, Governance Framework, Internal Audit, Praefectus™, Risk corporate governance codes, Chief Audit Executive, Corporate Governance Framework®, combined assurance Read More >>
THE COMPANY SECRETARY: FROM COMPANY ADMINISTRATOR TO GOVERNANCE LEADER (2018-06-19) By Terrance M. Booysen (Director: CGF) and peer reviewed by Lucien Caron (Lead Independent Consultant: CGF) The role of a company secretary is broad and onerous to say the least and, if this post is not occupied by a competent person who has the appropriate knowledge and skills; the consequences can be the cause of significant organisational friction. The requirements and reporting lines of the position -- by their very nature -- give rise to potential conflict situations, and it is for this reason in particular, that the person appointed to the position must have the necessary maturity, experience and independence to properly carry out their duties and responsibilities, while being objective, impartial and independent. June 19, 2018 Board of Directors, General, The Company Secretary company secretary, board of directors, role of company secretary Read More >>