AFX5920 - CPA corporate governance and accountability

Leader: Associate Professor Keryn Chalmers

Offered

Caulfield First semester 2007 (Evening)

Synopsis

This unit is a compulsory segment in the CPA program. The unit deals with many of the issues surrounding governance and accountability by directors and management of organisations. It discusses 'best practices' in corporate governance and the association with corporate performance. Topics include: introduction to corporate governance and accountability - the framework; the role and value of effective corporate governance; duties and responsibilities of directors and officers; impact of corporate governance on managing the company; corporate ethics; competition and compliance in trade practices; and international corporate governance models.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• acquire knowledge of the role and value of effective corporate governance and international contemporary corporate governance practices
• understand the role, duties, responsibilities and accountability of company directors and officers
• develop an improved understanding of legal and ethical codes of conduct for company directors and officers
• develop critical skills in analysing, communicating and presenting comprehensive case studies
• develop an ability to work independently and to participate in group discussions with participants from diverse backgrounds.

Assessment

Examination (3 hours): 100%

Contact hours

3 hours per week

Prerequisites

Associate membership CPA Australia and AFX5900

Prohibitions

AFX5012