Board Effectiveness
View this page in: FrançaisA board's success mirrors its ability to administer governance. However, board members may not always have the resources to monitor current economic trends and their impact on the organization. That's why directors must gather information on useful strategies and relevant issues that will help them pose informed questions, supply in-depth analysis and share the right feedback. The following articles can help them with these tasks.
Canada: Director Oversight of Emerging Opportunities
With the recession ending, what role does your board play in identifying distressed M&As, joint ventures and other avenues for growth?
US: To the point: Current issues for boards of directors
We recognize that the current economic crisis makes it even more challenging for directors to discharge their fiduciary duties effectively, represent shareholders’ interests, and advise management. This publication is another example of our continuing efforts to keep you informed.
Canada: Fraud in a downturn
This paper considers whether fraud and integrity threats are changing during this period of economic decline and, if so, how.
US: Current issues for board of directors spring 2009
As the title suggests, To the point addresses contemporary issues important to boards and is meant to be impactful, insightful, and concise. Each quarter PwC plans to address select topics that are of immediate interest to directors. This inaugural edition of To the point addresses going concern, counterparty risk, and fair value of nonfinancial assets and liabilities.
Canada: Directors' Remuneration
The following DirectorConnect article discusses why Restricted Shares are preferable over deferred share units (DSUs), both for directors and for the companies they serve.
US: 10Minutes on Current Developments for Directors
Directors are bringing their diverse experience and wisdom to bear as they help management negotiate the global economic crisis. 10Minutes discusses what that entails, pointing to actions directors are taking to keep their companies on course.
Canada: Lending a hand: Tax Guide for Charities
Charities that need help navigating complex tax laws can use the following publication as a guide. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Lending a Hand: Tax Guide for Charities explains how Canada's tax legislation up to February 15, 2008 will affect your organization's daily functions upon compliance.
Canada: Strengthening Leadership and Governance for Nonprofit Boards
The following article is based on a presentation about not-for-profit boards made at PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Toronto office in October 2008 by Bill Ryan, director of the Nonprofit Governance Accountability Project.
Canada: Who Do Boards Really Work For?
Canadian directors discuss their perceptions of evolving corporate governance arrangements and changes to their roles and responsibilities.
US: What directors think: Special supplement
This Corporate Board Member and PwC research report surveyed more than 1,200 corporate directors about how they're coping with demands on their time and talent.
US: Questions that shareholders may ask at 2008 annual meetings
This PwC paper contains examples of questions that shareholder may ask at annual meetings.
US: 2009 Current developments for directors
This publication provides information, insights and practical guidance to help directors meet the today's demands more knowledgeably.
US: Emerging trends in corporate governance
This joint report with Corporate Board Member outlines the results of an academic council that conducts annual roundtable discussions considering emerging challenges boards of directors face and will face in the future.
US: Board governance series supplement
These PwC and Corporate Board Member webcasts offer standard industry practices on matters important to directors and senior executives.
Global: World watch
Our regular newsletter contains opinion articles, case studies and worldwide news on the many initiatives to improve corporate reporting.
US: Corporate governance and the board: What works best
This PwC study identifies eight key responsibilities that boards must accept and implement to consistently deliver shareholder value.
Canada: Top 10 M&A diligence considerations for directors
From strategy and management considerations to process and communications issues, this top-10 list is a key primer for directors.
Canada: Companies Energized by Need to Change Practices
This feature article discusses the importance of regaining investor and trust and the challenges that poses to corporate governance.
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