The Board of Directors and Audit Committee Guide to Fiduciary Responsibilities: Ten Critical Steps to Protecting Yourself and Your Organization

Moran, Sheila; Kral, Ronald

ISBN 10: 0814431666 / ISBN 13: 9780814431665

Published by AMACOM, New York, 2013

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The dust jacket has some edge wear. 230 pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Board of Directors and Audit Committee Guide to Fiduciary Responsibilities: Ten Critical Steps to Protecting Yourself and Your Organization
• Publisher: AMACOM, New York
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0814431666
• ISBN 13: 9780814431665
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.19 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Business

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Synopsis

You took the highly coveted position on the board or audit committee--now it’s time to figure out what you’re doing. And with SEC scrutiny at an all-time high, there is little room for growing pains. Boards and audit committees can now be held liable for acts of fraud and other corporate malfeasance even if they had no knowledge of wrongdoing in the organization.But relax! This comprehensive and practical guide greatly simplifies complex corporate governance standards, while mitigating the risks involved in the arduous work and increasing dramatically the positive effect over the enterprise that motivated you to take the position you did. Inside these essential pages, discover 10 crucial steps every governing body should take, including:• Cultivate independence • Build a balanced team • Address stakeholder concerns • Approach risk proactively • Spearhead fraud deterrence initiatives • And moreYou should be commended for taking on the duties you have, not intimidated. With this invaluable resource by your side, you can learn how best to satisfy the requirements of board service while also protecting yourself, the other board members, and the organization you have committed to lead to success.

About the Authors

SHEILA MORAN, CPA, CFE is CFO at Professional Power Products and serves on the faculty of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

RONALD KRAL, CPA, CMA, CGMA is managing partner at public accounting firm, Candela Solutions LLC.