Fundamentals for New Directors
OVERVIEW
The stricter regulatory environment in which corporate America finds itself today is placing new demands on key executives and directors to stay abreast of the host of changes in corporate governance guidelines, rules and federal laws.
The SEC and other government agencies, the stock exchanges, some attorney generals, and the U.S. Congress all are involved in the promulgation or enforcement of an array of corporate governance requirements virtually unheard of 18 months ago.
It is essential to make sure you as a new director, your board, and the company you represent operate in accordance with these seemingly ever-changing standards of corporate conduct. It is therefore essential that you seek reputable, credible sources of up-to-the-minute information and guidance to help you comply. The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business is a proven and trusted source.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
-
Use industry examples and presentations to develop an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the board and its committees
-
Provide an opportunity for candid exchanges among faculty, board members, and executives on significant corporate governance issues
-
Share best practices in corporate governance and improve the effectiveness of board members in meeting regulatory requirements, evaluating management performance, developing appropriate compensation and succession plans, and developing value for all stakeholders
KEY TOPICS
-
Roles, Responsibilities, and Expectations of Directors
-
Financial Statements and Quality of Financial Reporting
-
Warning Signs of Troubled Companies
-
Audit Committee Best Practices in a Complex Environment
-
The Compensation Committee
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
-
Dennis R. Beresford, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting; Board Member for Legg Mason, MCI, Kimberly-Clark Corporation; and former Chairman of FASB
2008 PANELISTS INCLUDED
-
Lawrence Hamilton, Chair, Compensation Committee, HomeBanc Mortgage
-
Bob Fugate, Chief Financial Officer, Cbeyond
-
Joe Bleser, Audit Committee Chair, Matria Healthcare
-
Medeline Hamill, Former Director, World Air Holdings and Managing Director, Venadar LLC
-
John O'Leary, Chairman of the Governance Committee, Matthews International
-
David Perdue, Retired Chairman and CEO, Dollar General Corporation
PROGRAM FEE
$1,700
The fee covers tuition, case materials, books, all event activities, meals, and beverages. Airfare and lodging not included.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mail:
Amy Moon
Assistant Director
Customized Programs and Director Education
Office of Executive Programs
Terry College of Business
110 East Clayton Street, Suite 602
Athens, GA 30602-5267
Telephone: 706-425-3054
Fax: 706-369-6078
E-mail: director_education@terry.uga.edu
Website: www.terry.uga.edu/exec_ed/fnd/
