This document outlines the course contents for ACCO 20163: Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Internal Control. The course is divided into 4 units covering Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Introduction to Risk Management, and Internal Control. Key topics include corporate governance responsibilities, SEC governance codes, ethics, corruption, risk reduction, fraud, internal controls, and business transaction cycles. Students will take a midterm exam after unit 2 and a final exam after completion of the course.
This document outlines the course contents for ACCO 20163: Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Internal Control. The course is divided into 4 units covering Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Introduction to Risk Management, and Internal Control. Key topics include corporate governance responsibilities, SEC governance codes, ethics, corruption, risk reduction, fraud, internal controls, and business transaction cycles. Students will take a midterm exam after unit 2 and a final exam after completion of the course.
This document outlines the course contents for ACCO 20163: Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Internal Control. The course is divided into 4 units covering Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Introduction to Risk Management, and Internal Control. Key topics include corporate governance responsibilities, SEC governance codes, ethics, corruption, risk reduction, fraud, internal controls, and business transaction cycles. Students will take a midterm exam after unit 2 and a final exam after completion of the course.
ACCO 20163 : Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management and Internal Control
Course Contents
Unit 1: Corporate Governance June 8-13
1: Introduction to Corporate Governance 2: Corporate Governance Responsibilities and Accountabilities 3: Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Code of Corporate Governance
Unit 2: Business Ethics June 15-20
1: Introduction to Ethics 2: Business Ethics 3: Common Unethical Practices of Business Establishments 4: Ethical Dilemma 5: Advocacy Against Corruption 6: Initiatives to Improve Business Ethics and Reduce Corruption
June 21 - Midterm Exam
Unit 3: Introduction to Risk Management June 22-27
1: Risk Management 2: Practical Insights in Reducing and Managing Business Risks
Unit 4: Internal Control: A Vital Tool in Managing Risk June 29 – July 4
1: Overview of Internal Control 2: Fraud and Error 3: Errors and Irregularities in the Transaction Cycles of the Business Entity 4: Internal Control Affecting Assets 5: Internal Control Affecting Liabilities and Equity