Corporate Governance Flashcards

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What is the primary duty of the board of directors?

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To monitor management behavior.

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What is the responsibility of the Nominating or Corporate Governance Committee of the board of directors?

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Oversees the board Responsible for hiring new CEO

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What is the responsibility of the audit committee of the board of directors?

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The audit committee appoints and oversees the external auditor.

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What is the duty of the compensation committee of the board of directors?

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The compensation committee handles the CEO’s compensation package.

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What does the NYSE and NASDAQ require of the board of directors?

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They require the board to be independent.

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What is the main goal in an executive compensation package?

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The package should ensure that the goals of management should match those of the shareholders.

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How can an executive compensation package ensure that goals of management align with those of shareholders?

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Executive compensation should create an incentive for management to govern in a shareholder-friendly way that doesn’t sacrifice the long-term success of the enterprise for short-term gain.

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Which influences help mold the direction that management takes?

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They range from internal (Board of Directors- Audit Committee- Internal Control) to external (Creditors- SEC- IRS) These influences should not be tainted by undue influence from management or have financial ties to management such as compensation-related duties

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What is shirking?

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When management doesn’t act in the best interest of shareholders. It can be alleviated by tying compensation to stock performance or company profit.

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What requirements are imposed on a public company under Sarbanes-Oxley?

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Management must submit a report on the effectiveness of Internal Control in the 10K. Management must disclose significant Internal Control deficiencies. CEO/CFO must certify that the financial statements comply with securities laws and fairly present the financial condition of the company.

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What characteristics are promoted by the COSO framework on Internal Control?

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Reliable financial reporting Effective and efficient operations Compliance

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What are the elements of the control environment?

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Integrity & Ethics Competence The Board of Directors & Audit Committee Management’s Operating Style Organizational Structure Authority & Roles of Responsibilities HR Policies

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What are control activities?

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A component of Internal Control that includes actions being taken to promote the control environment.

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What are the basic elements of Internal Control?

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Control Environment Risk Assessment Control Activities Information and Communication Monitoring

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What is the significance of the Information and Communication aspect of Internal Control?

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Management must have access to relevant and timely information to make good decisions.

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How does Monitoring affect Internal Control?

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Internal Control activities must be constantly monitored and evaluated for effectiveness.

17
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What activities does the COSO framework for enterprise risk management include?

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Identifies Risk Factors Promotes Risk Response Decisions Compares Management Risk vs. Shareholder Goals Aids in evaluating opportunities Promotes Quicker Capital movement Does NOT eliminate all risk

18
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What are possible responses to risk under the COSO framework for enterprise risk management?

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Avoid or Reduce Share or Accept