Corporate governance publications


Questions that shareholders may ask at 2008 annual questions

This publication can assist management and the board of directors of public companies in preparing for the annual meeting and to enable them to provide informed responses to shareholder questions.

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.

2008 Current developments for directors

Annual update to inform directors of the critical governance issues they face that includes PwC perspectives.

Audit committee effectiveness: What works best This publication is based on a two-year groundbreaking study that identifies eight key responsibilities that boards must embrace—and how best to carry them out—to consistently deliver shareholder value.

Corporate governance and the board: What works best This paper, written by PricewaterhouseCoopers, is a two-year groundbreaking study that identifies eight key responsibilities that boards must embrace—and how best to carry them out—to consistently deliver shareholder value.

Current developments for audit committees is an annual update to inform audit committee members of current business and regulatory developments affecting their responsibility.

SEC final rule: Executive compensation and related person disclosure outlines significant aspects of the new SEC disclosure rules and their impact on registrants.

Lifting the fog: Accounting for uncertainty in income tax
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the FASB or Board) released an Interpretation that is intended to reduce diversity: Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (FIN 48 or the Interpretation). Under the Interpretation, companies’ financial statements will reflect expected future tax consequences of uncertain tax positions.

Boardroom exchange presents highlights of the annual directors' college hosted by the University of Delaware and PwC. The publications include descriptions of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and roundtable conversations, all spotlighting the challenges facing directors and the new strategies being developed to deal with the changing environment.

Rethinking postretirement benefits: The FASB accounting project , its impact on companies and capital markets, and the changing pact with the American worker presents PwC's perspective on issues surrounding postretirement benefits, the FASB's project on this topic, and the implications for employees, companies, and the markets.

What directors think: Special supplements report the results of an annual survey of directors, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Board governance series supplements present highlights of webcasts featuring some of today's most highly respected advisors to boards of directors and offering best practices and expert counsel on matters of critical concern to directors.


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