- The Program contains streaming video presentations, listed below, including lectures, interviews, panel discussions and role playing situations by leading experts.
- The materials cover the broad range of modern corporate governance issues, from general principles to detailed statutory analysis and best practices.
- A substantive multiple choice test may be taken upon completion to earn a certificate from Tulane University Law School.
- Click on the Summaries links below or on the right for detailed descriptions of the subject matter for each section.
A. Board of Director Issues: (SUMMARIES)
- Background to Board Issues
- Overview of Director Responsibilities
- Fiduciary Responsibility to Stakeholders
- Independence Issues
- Management Oversight
B. Financial Reporting and Audit Committee Issues: (SUMMARIES)
- Background and Qualifications of Committee Members
- Overview of Audit Committee Responsibilities
- Audit Committee Oversight Responsibility of External Auditor
- Overview of Internal Auditor Issues
- Internal Audit's Role in Investigation of Fraud
- Overview of Internal Controls
- Case Study of Internal Controls: Application of COSO Framework
- Financial Disclosures and Certifications I: CEO and CFO Certifications
- Financial Disclosures and Certifications II: Accelerated Filings and Insider Disclosures
- Financial Reporting and Disclosure
- Audit Committee Meetings and Reporting
- Audit Committee Independence
- Audit Committee Responsibilities: the Financial Expert
- Investigations: Internal, SEC and Other
- Management Responsibilities: Board and Stakeholders
- Management’s Communications Responsibilities
- Business Continuity Planning
- Information Security
- Project Risk Management
- Technology Infrastructure
- Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 Requirements and COSO Framework
- Code Of Conduct
- Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers Under Sarbanes Oxley
- Whistleblower Programs
C. Legal Issues: (SUMMARIES)
- Auditor Independence
- Whistleblower Protections
- Penalties For Officer and Director Misconduct
- Insider Transactions
- Prohibition on Insider Loans
- Retirement Plan Blackout Periods
- SEC Standards of Conduct For Attorneys
- SRO Rulemaking
- Director and Officer Indemnification From Liability
- Director and Officer Exculpation From Liability
- Director and Officer Insurance
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