Handbook For Independent Director S Examination With Mcqs

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)

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.

This handbook covers guidance on a diverse range of Boardroom issues, for state-owned, family owned, private, large, small or medium companies. It addresses business needs that Board directors seek, as a step in furthering the Board's leadership for directing their companies, in a transparent, cultural and ethical manner. This guide provides the basic information essential to an organisation with a Board that works. It delves into the Board's strategic role and insight into value creation, risk taking, accountability, and legal compliance obligations. The object of this handbook is to assist the directors make the significant advance, in the interest of the owners and more broadly of society.

Any organisation, whether a business or a non-profit, needs good governance to ensure that it is run in a way that meets the legal and stakeholders expectations. The task of ensuring good governance lies with the Board. This is why this Handbook is exactly what Corporate Leaders and Directors need to assist them. It will act as a ‘ready reckoner’ for quick reference on Corporate Governance practices and compliance issues, affecting the boardroom and the organisation as a whole. This Handbook covers topics ranging from Committees, Procedures, Leadership, Family Businesses, Performance Evaluation, trends and more.

The Regulation Volume of the Wiley CPA Examination Study Guides arms readers with detailed outlines and study guidelines, plus skill-building problems and solutions, that help the CPA candidates identify, focus on, and master the specific topics that need the most work. Many of the practice questions are taken from previous exams, and care was taken to ensure that they cover all the information candidates need to master in order to pass the new computerized Uniform CPA Examination

"It is now generally accepted that excellence in corporate governance depends critically on the contribution of independent or nonexecutive directors. They alone among the directors can provide an entirely non-partisan view of a company's affairs." "Independent directors play an essential role in creating corporate strategy and monitoring executive performance. Those outside the company are increasingly looking to them for improved corporate governance, particularly in the wake of major failures such as Polly Peck, BCCI and the Maxwell companies." "This book is a timely response to the increasing interest in this field. It is designed both for aspiring independent directors, and for others interested in the subject such as executive directors and chairmen who will work with the independent directors in the board room. Also useful for investors, bankers, professional advisers and journalists." "Houston and Lewis provide a general overview of the subject; practical guidance and information of direct application and use; and expert views from a wide range of leading practitioners and authorities on the nature and best use of the independent director."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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