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Author: Sanjiv Agarwal Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 9390176611 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 1000
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About the Book Independent Directors require a special set of skills, attitude and mindset to act independently and take unbiased, neutral views on matters before them in the Board. In order to provide and invigorate basic knowledge in corporate laws, upgrade and evaluate the required skills of Independent Directors and to prepare a databank of such qualified and eligible persons, the rules necessitate to have a Data-bank in place. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in consonance with Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 and Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2019, empanels Directors that are registered with them and have passed the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. MCA has authorised the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to maintain the Data-bank as well as conduct the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. This book covers the entire gamut of syllabus for the purpose of the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. It has been divided into 4 parts and 36 chapters. Part-I details Syllabus, scheme, scope and text of relevant Notifications. Part-II encompasses 36 chapters covering over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on all these topics including case studies. The chapters also contain the answer key for self-assessment. Part-III contains the text of relevant provisions/extracts of Companies Act 2013, Company Rules, SCRA, SEBI guidelines etc. Part-IV integrates extracts of Indian and International Corporate Governance Codes/ Guidelines for reference and further readings. Key Features A useful guide for Independent Director aspirants appearing for online proficiency self assessment test. Covers entire syllabus viz, company law, SEBI guidelines, corporate governance etc. Includes case studies. Over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answer key. Author's own experiences and learning as Independent Director shared in MCQs. Useful for other MBA/Commerce/Corporate Governance students.
Author: Sanjiv Agarwal Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 9390176611 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 1000
Book Description
About the Book Independent Directors require a special set of skills, attitude and mindset to act independently and take unbiased, neutral views on matters before them in the Board. In order to provide and invigorate basic knowledge in corporate laws, upgrade and evaluate the required skills of Independent Directors and to prepare a databank of such qualified and eligible persons, the rules necessitate to have a Data-bank in place. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs in consonance with Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019 and Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2019, empanels Directors that are registered with them and have passed the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. MCA has authorised the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) to maintain the Data-bank as well as conduct the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. This book covers the entire gamut of syllabus for the purpose of the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. It has been divided into 4 parts and 36 chapters. Part-I details Syllabus, scheme, scope and text of relevant Notifications. Part-II encompasses 36 chapters covering over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on all these topics including case studies. The chapters also contain the answer key for self-assessment. Part-III contains the text of relevant provisions/extracts of Companies Act 2013, Company Rules, SCRA, SEBI guidelines etc. Part-IV integrates extracts of Indian and International Corporate Governance Codes/ Guidelines for reference and further readings. Key Features A useful guide for Independent Director aspirants appearing for online proficiency self assessment test. Covers entire syllabus viz, company law, SEBI guidelines, corporate governance etc. Includes case studies. Over 1700 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with answer key. Author's own experiences and learning as Independent Director shared in MCQs. Useful for other MBA/Commerce/Corporate Governance students.
Author: Patrick Dunne Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann ISBN: 0750684194 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 604
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This handbook deals with the changing role and responsibilities of the non-executive director in companies today. It recognises the increasing importance of the position, the growing pressures on non-executive directors and the need for full compliance with the latest legislation and regulation in order to avoid heavy fines and penalties.
Author: Rajeev Babel Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 9390176522 Category : Law Languages : en Pages : 1000
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About the Book This book has been designed keeping in mind the needs of professionals who are preparing for the Independent Director's Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test. The book would be immensely useful for the chartered accountants, company secretaries, lawyers and management professionals while undertaking the Independent Director's examination as it gives the updated provisions of different statutes and MCQs relevant for it. Contents Chapter 1: Companies Act, 2013 and relevant Rules (sections 3 to 246) Chapter 2: Secretarial Standards (SS-1 and SS-2) Chapter 3: Securities Laws and Regulations (covering SEBI Act, 1992; SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015; SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018; Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 and Depositories Act, 1996) Chapter 4: Independent Director (covering entire day-to-day reference materials specially meant for the Independent Directors) Chapter 5: Corporate Governance & Strategy (covering corporate governance and board effectiveness matters) Chapter 6: Financial Accountancy (covering understanding about the Accounting Standards, Balance-Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Cash Flow Statements, CARO-2020 and the Financial Ratios) Chapter 7: Case Laws (Includes 7 leading case studies)
Author: Elad Gil Publisher: Stripe Press ISBN: 1953953379 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 396
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High Growth Handbook is the playbook for growing your startup into a global brand. Global technology executive, serial entrepreneur, and angel investor Elad Gil has worked with high-growth tech companies including Airbnb, Twitter, Google, Stripe, and Square as they’ve grown from small companies into global enterprises. Across all of these breakout companies, Gil has identified a set of common patterns and created an accessible playbook for scaling high-growth startups, which he has now codified in High Growth Handbook. In this definitive guide, Gil covers key topics, including: · The role of the CEO · Managing a board · Recruiting and overseeing an executive team · Mergers and acquisitions · Initial public offerings · Late-stage funding. Informed by interviews with some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley, including Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Marc Andreessen (Andreessen Horowitz), and Aaron Levie (Box), High Growth Handbook presents crystal-clear guidance for navigating the most complex challenges that confront leaders and operators in high-growth startups.
Author: Institute of Directors Publisher: Kogan Page Publishers ISBN: 0749462841 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 240
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The Director's Handbook, first published in 2005, filled a gap in the market by providing a practical guide to key issues facing board directors and senior business decision-makers in the UK. Now, with far-reaching changes in directors' duties and other principles of company law, this new edition updates and explains the laws which affect the way every director does their job. It deals with all aspects of a company director's role, duties, responsibilities and liabilities within the context of the current law and good practice. Written by leading experts and fully supported by research findings, this 3rd edition also contains case studies from companies of varying sizes and sectors, plus new chapters on the role of the company secretary plus the latest legal developments in the health and safety arena. The Director's Handbook is the essential reference and source of advice for all new and existing directors, as well as those who aspire to this position.
Author: Susan Shultz Publisher: AMACOM/American Management Association ISBN: 9780814405499 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 350
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"The author's guidance is backed up by research and hundreds of interviews - information that everyone in business can use: senior executives get the tools to create and sustain effective boards; management gets a clear understanding of good corporate governance; directors get essential information on how to optimize their roles; employees get an accurate reading on the health of their company; and investors get a critical benchmark for evaluating a company."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Jonas Gabrielsson Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing ISBN: 1786439751 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 489
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Boards of directors are complex systems, and it is imperative to understand what the contextual forces are that shape the direction and make-up of boards. This Research Handbook provides inspiration for researchers and practitioners interested in the manifold dimensions and facets of context surrounding boards of directors.
Author: J. Pendergast Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1137511710 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 267
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In Building a Successful Family Business Board , the authors show why private firms need the in-depth expertise and objective feedback that a well-chosen board, including qualified independent directors, can provide, and demonstrates how owners and directors can work together to ensure a long and profitable life for the firm.
Author: Peter C. Browning Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1119133378 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 206
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Directors: Improve Board Performance The Director's Manual: A Framework for Board Governance offers current and aspiring board members essential up-to-date governance guidance that blends rigorous research-based information with the wisdom found only through practical, direct experience. The book's flexible approach to solving governance issues reflects the authors' belief that no two boards and the cultural dynamics that drive them are the same. As such, the advice offered reflects recognizable leadership dynamics and real world, relevant organizational situations. The book's two authors, Peter C. Browning, an experienced CEO and member of numerous boards and William L. Sparks, a respected organizational researcher, combine their individual experiences and talents to create a book that is both innovative and applicable to directors in any industry sector. Specific best practice guidance is designed to help board members and their directors understand the unique strengths and challenges of their own board while at the same time provide targeted information that drives needed improvements in board performance and efficiency. Specifically, this book will help board members: Explore practical advice on key issues, including selection, meeting schedules, and director succession Consider board performance from multiple perspectives, including cultural and group dynamics Discover how to effectively manage classic problems that arise when making decisions as a group Access a comprehensive set of assessment questions to test and reinforce your knowledge The Director's Manual: A Framework for Board Governance offers practical advice to guide you as you lead your organization's board.
Author: Erik Hanberg Publisher: Side x Side Publishing ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 194
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Are you new to a board and have no idea what’s expected of you? Do you know what a board’s six key responsibilities are? Do you know what your relationship with the Executive Director should be? If not, this book is for you. So many board members—especially of small nonprofits—want to support a nonprofit and readily accept the invitation to join the board. It’s only then that they discover they are in over their heads, with no idea of their expectations and responsibilities. The Little Book of Boards is here to throw that drowning board member a rope. Told with a conversational style, this book will lead you through the basics of being on a board, how meetings work, and what’s expected between meetings. In addition, at the back of the book are several in-depth resources for understanding Roberts Rules of Order, bylaws, committee structures, board leadership, and much more. Perfect for any new board member—or for an entire board that is feeling lost—this book and its common sense approach will serve you every year you are on the board.
Author: Sanjiv Agarwal
Author: Sanjiv Agarwal
Author: Patrick Dunne
Author: Rajeev Babel
Author: Elad Gil
Author: Institute of Directors
Author: Susan Shultz
Author: Jonas Gabrielsson
Author: J. Pendergast
Author: Peter C. Browning
Author: Erik Hanberg