Analyse the corporate governance practices of a company

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Capstone Accounting and Governance

Assessment - Corporate governance, sustainability and risk management practices

Your Task
Analyse the corporate governance practices of a given company and identify the challenges in terms of sustainability. Interpret and critically analyse the different positions and views of organisation stakeholders and investors related to plans for business growth and prepare a written memorandum and deliver a presentation that addresses these issues and recommends a way forward.

Assessment Description
As the capstone to Accounting and Governance, this subject requires students to bring together their Accounting and Governance knowledge and techniques developed within prior subjects and throughout this course and apply these to the interpretation, analysis and critique of present-day business and governance practices to identify problems and to propose solutions. Building on the Master's students' in-depth understanding of relevant theories and practices already developed in Accounting and Governance and their proficiency in the tools and techniques, this assessment further develops research, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills demanded by the Accounting profession in the 21st Century.

Specifically for this assessment, using a given case study, students will analyse the corporate governance practices of a company, identify and explain any stakeholder and shareholder issues or concerns, and recommend appropriate actions to address the issues and contribute to the business strategy and goals. Instructions follow.

Assessment Instructions
This is an individual assessment that requires an analysis of a [given] case study/scenario, out of class and the preparation of a memorandum.

Following are the general instructions for completing this assessment.

Question 1. Read and analyse the case study, paying attention to the business context and any issues and problems along with the different positions and interests of the stakeholders.

Question 2. Based on the problems identified in the case study, conduct research of academic journals, professional practitioner literature and recent news releases relating to "best practice corporate governance," "sustainability," and "risk management practices."

Question 3. Based on your analysis, prepare a written memorandum (1,000 words) to the company's Board of Directors that addresses the different views and positions of the stakeholders and investors presented in the case study along the following lines:

a. Provide advice and recommend a minimum of three (3) "good" corporate governance practices which will positively contribute to the business strategy and goals presented in the case study.

b. Provide a summary of the significance, benefits, and challenges of producing a "sustainability report" for the business operating in the specific industry presented in the case study.

Question 4. Using the memorandum in (3) above, prepare a five (5) minute PowerPoint presentation of no more than ten slides for presentation to the Board and stakeholders. This will be presented in the class of Week 12. General presentation guidelines include the following:

a. Choose a format and structure such that your findings against the questions presented in the case study and in (3) above are clear.

b. Assume the audience to be the Board and other stakeholders who may not have the same level of Accounting and Governance knowledge as you.

c. Identify the sources relevant to the slide deck (e.g., case study facts, journal articles, textbooks, websites, regulatory bodies etc.). At least 3 of these must be academic journal articles, but various sources should be used. You must reference each source as per KBS referencing guidelines.

Attachment:- Accounting and Governance.rar

Reference no: EM133525057

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