ACTG 4760 - CEOs & Corporate Governance

Institution:

University of Denver

Subject:

Accounting

Description:

This course examines the current and pressing issue of corporate governance, in its ethical, legal, and social dimensions. Students read the latest views of scholars and experts and gain the perspectives of corporate CEOs and other organization leaders. Topics explored include the history of various governance models, public policy on corporate governance, corporate board functions and responsibilities, the dynamics between CEOs and boards, ethical leadership and corporate culture, ethics and compliance programs, executive liability, nonprofit corporate governance, board and audit committee responsibilities, restructuring and governance, executive compensation problems and solutions, shareholder activism, and corporate governance reforms. Prerequisite: BUS 4620. MSAcc students only.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.du.edu

Phone Number:

(303) 871-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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