ICSA Study Text: Corporate Governance, 4th Edition

This official ICSA study text has been created to support students taking the Corporate Governance module, introducing corporate governance and explaining its significance and the role of the company secretary in corporate governance awareness and compliance. It covers all aspects of the governance obligations of organisations, the role that the Chartered Secretary plays in implementing corporate governance, and encompasses the most up-to-date changes in legislation, regulation and guidance, especially in the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Stewardship Code.

The 4th edition of this text has been updated to take account of the following:

• Changes in the UK law (from October 2013) on shareholder voting on remuneration policy in quoted companies
• The strategic report (replacing the business review)
• Addition on the new requirement for UK quoted companies to report on greenhouse gas emissions
• Expanded (and updated) text on integrated reporting
• Expanded section on engagement with shareholders, including the 2013 ABI guidelines
• Extended look at sustainability (the Six Capitals model) and how sustainability differs from corporate social responsibility
• Updated text on Global Reporting Initiative for G4
• A new chapter at the end of the text bringing together text on governance outside the UK, governance for unlisted companies, governance and the public sector and governance and the voluntary sector

Presented in a practical and accessible style, this study text incorporates a number of features to support learning:

• Case study scenarios and questions
• Test your knowledge review questions
• Stop and think boxes
• Case law summaries
• Case examples
• Glossary of key terms
• Directory of further reading and online resources

The text provides an excellent guide for students, but is also a handy reference for anyone who works in a governance role, or who wants to learn more about the field of corporate governance.