The Corporate Governance Research Progam is part of the Rock Center-a joint initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School.
The Corporate Governance Research Program is part of the Arthur and Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University, a joint initiative of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School.
The Corporate Governance Research Program, in association with the Rock Center, provides the focal point for sustained empirical research on a variety of corporate governance issues and also sponsors a diverse series of events including seminars, conferences, and guest speakers addressing real-world governance practices.
Multimedia, articles, and transcripts for many past events are available-refer to the annual event pages displayed at left.
Events - Corporate Governance
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The Exposure Draft: Financial Accounting Standards No. 5 (agenda and registration) Financial Accounting Standards No. 5 (FAS 5) seeks to require additional disclosure from companies in reporting loss contingencies. One key aspect is the proposed standard by which the firm must report a “probable” loss arising from litigation in the financial statements. Many commentators argue that the proposed standard, by altering the definitions of “probable” and forcing onto balance sheets “losses” that may, in fact, never occur will result in the understatement of firm values precisely when volatile markets need better assurance of companies’ economic strength. MCLE credits available. |
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Directors' Consortium (Details) In light of regulatory changes and reduced public confidence, becoming an educated board director is a necessity, not an option. Board members need to understand their fiduciary, legal, and ethical oversight responsibilities. |
