Corporate Finance

1. Corporate Governance
   1. Definition and Overview
      1. Explanation of Corporate Governance
      2. Importance in Organizational Success
      3. Relationship with Corporate Finance
   2. Structures of Corporate Governance
      1. Corporate Governance Frameworks
      2. Governance Models globally
      3. Codes of Conduct
   3. Key Players in Corporate Governance
      1. Board of Directors
         1. Roles and Responsibilities
         2. Composition and Structure
         3. Independence and Diversity
      2. Executive Management
         1. CEO and Management Team's Roles
         2. Executive Accountability
      3. Shareholders
         1. Rights and Responsibilities
         2. Shareholder Engagement and Activism
      4. Stakeholders
         1. Identifying Key Stakeholders
         2. Balancing Stakeholder Interests
   4. Board of Directors and Advisory Committees
      1. Establishing Effective Boards
         1. Board Formation Processes
         2. Board Committees (Audit, Remuneration, Nomination)
         3. Term Limits and Rotation
      2. Director Roles and Fiduciary Duties
         1. Obligation to Act in Company’s Interest
         2. Legal Responsibilities and Liabilities
      3. Board Evaluation and Effectiveness
         1. Performance Appraisal Systems
         2. Continuous Improvement Practices
   5. Shareholder Rights and Protections
      1. Types of Shareholder Rights
         1. Voting Rights
         2. Economic Rights
         3. Information Access Rights
      2. Mechanisms for Shareholder Protection
         1. Shareholder Agreements
         2. Legal Protections and Remedies
   6. Corporate Governance Policies and Practices
      1. Developing Governance Policies
         1. Codes of Ethics and Conduct
         2. Whistleblower Policies
      2. Best Practices in Governance
         1. Transparency and Disclosure Standards
         2. Risk Management and Control Systems
   7. Corporate Governance Challenges
      1. Government and Regulatory Issues
         1. Regulatory Changes and Compliance
         2. Corporate Governance Failures and Reforms
      2. Conflicts of Interest
         1. Identifying and Managing Conflicts
         2. Regulatory Approaches to Conflicts
   8. Evaluating Corporate Governance
      1. Tools for Assessment
         1. Governance Ratings and Indexes
         2. Performance Metrics and KPIs
      2. Impact on Company Performance
         1. Relationship with Financial Results
         2. Influence on Company Reputation and Market Value
   9. Case Studies in Corporate Governance
      1. Analysis of Governance Failures
         1. High-profile Corporate Scandals
         2. Lessons Learned and Preventive Measures
      2. Successful Governance Models
         1. Best Practice Case Studies
         2. Adoption and Adaptation for Different Industries