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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Apr 2013
Listed companies have jumped many hurdles to improve their executive pay practices and avoid falling foul of the "two-strikes" law. Now, as Domini Stuart reports, a new wave of pay reforms are heading their way.
The second reporting season since the introduction of the "two-strikes" rule l...
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Content Type:
Policy Submission
14 Mar 2013
On 14 March 2013 the Australian Institute of Company Directors provided a submission to the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board in response to their Exposure Draft: The Auditor's Responsibilities Relating to Other Information in Documents Containing or Accompanying Audited Financial...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Mar 2013
Praveen Gupta outlines some of the proposed reforms to corporate law that could change the way companies operate in India.
Back in the 1950s, as a young republic, India chose to tread the socialistic path. Not surprisingly, the nationalisation of the following ensued: airline industry (1...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Having been involved in the restructuring of the then troubled Centro property group, Susan Oliver suggests some ways in which directors can improve the success rate of their decision-making and value they contribute in the boardroom.
In November 2012, the Australian Securities and Invest...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Feb 2013
Rob Elliott outlines some of Company Directors’ policy priorities for the year ahead.
To kick off the New Year, I thought it appropriate to outline some of our policy priorities for the year ahead. These priorities reflect our conversations with you, as well as with divisional representat...
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Content Type:
Director Q and A
31 Jan 2013
Companies are required to comply with many provisions of the Corporations Act 2001 for financial reporting. This Q&A runs through the requirements for financial reports, the key documents required, financial statements, the Director’s Report and half year financial report.
The Corporations Ac...
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Content Type:
Director Q and A
31 Jan 2013
The CEO is the more senior executive in the organisation. The Managing Director is also the most senior executive but sits on the Board of Directors as well. This Q&A outlines the main aspects of the MD's/CEO's role and the differences between them as well as executive service agreements and del...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Dec 2012
Andrew Griffiths identifies some of the key challenges audit and risk committees may face in 2013.
As continuing economic volatility converges with sweeping regulatory change and an expanded focus on financial reporting, directors on audit and risk committees are likely to experience even...
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Content Type:
Policy Submission
23 Nov 2012
This submission is in response to ASIC’s Consultation Paper 187: Effective disclosure in an operating and financial review issued in September 2012, which provides guidance to listed entities that are required to prepare an operating and financial review in their Directors Report.
Our s...
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Content Type:
CDM Article
01 Nov 2012
A monthly review of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ policy and advocacy team’s key projects and issues.
The future of the AGM
Following the release of the Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee (CAMAC) discussion paper The AGM and Shareholder Engagement in Septembe...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
17 Oct 2012
Business as usual when it comes to continuous disclosure, Men and women differ on diversity, Ruling casts doubt on licensing of litigation funders, Ten disciplines for positive mentoring outcomes, ASX audit reports with going concern issues jump
Business as usual when it comes to continuous dis...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
05 Sep 2012
More work needed on revised NFP Bill, Survey reveals concerns about directors' financial literacy, New guide provides clarity for boards and audit committees, ACSI's watch list for this AGM season, ASIC's guidance on crowd funding
More work needed on revised NFP Bill
The A...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
22 Aug 2012
Boosting Australia’s productivity, AGMs in need of reform, Finding your feet under a new boardroom table, Ten stress tests of your board CV, Listed companies make progress on gender reporting
Boosting Australia’s productivity
A concerted effort to shore up productivity could add up t...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
25 Jul 2012
NFP legislation referred to House Committee, Gender diversity lags in Asia, Non-IFRS reporting scorecard, Why change continues to challenge, How ESG concerns affect share prices
NFP legislation referred to House Committee
The Government has referred the draft Australian Charities and Not-fo...
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Content Type:
The Boardroom Report
11 Jul 2012
New liabilities for directors, The growing importance of the audit committee, ASIC's focus for 30 June financial reports, Becoming nimble to market shifts, Balancing transparency and confidentiality
New liabilities for directors
Directors need to be aware of new personal liability ri...