Offers guidance to organisations for considering both shareholder primacy and stakeholder primacy in defining their mission of 'profit-with-purpose' and in creating shared value for all stakeholders. It highlights how people, business and resources collaborate in a business sustainability and the stakeholder primacy model in creating shared value.
Businesses are now expected to report not just on profit but on their impact on society, the broader economy and the environment. This book explains how to improve operational efficiency, financial reporting quality and compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and standards.
Focusing on the concept of profit-with-purpose, this book explores all dimensions of business sustainability across four chapters. It caters to a wide audience involved in corporate governance, financial reporting, investment, and legal advising. Key stakeholders such as corporate executives, boards of directors, auditors, accountants, lawyers, regulators, and business educators will find valuable insights. The content is designed to enhance understanding and implementation of sustainable practices within various professional contexts.
Focusing on the five dimensions of sustainability performance—economic, governance, social, ethical, and environmental (EGSEE)—this book delves into how these factors influence business performance, risk management, and transparency in disclosures. It provides insights into the interplay between sustainability practices and corporate success, offering a comprehensive analysis for businesses aiming to enhance their sustainability strategies.
Planning, Performance, Risk, Reporting, and Assurance
Focusing on business sustainability, this comprehensive guide outlines the rationale behind sustainable practices and offers essential practical steps for effective planning and performance management. It addresses critical aspects such as risk assessment, reporting, and assurance, equipping readers with the tools needed to implement sustainable strategies in their organizations.
Governance, Regulations, Valuations, Mergers, and Acquisitions - Third Edition
Indispensable coverage of new federal regulatory reforms and federal financial issues An essential guide covering new federal regulatory reforms and federal financial issues Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Third Edition presents a new regulatory framework for financial institutions in the post-bailout era. Provides valuable guidance to assess risks, measure performance and conduct valuations processes to create shareholder value Covers the protection of other stakeholders, including customers, regulators, government, and consumers Offers an up-to-date understanding of financial institutions, their challenges, and their opportunities in the post-Sarbanes-Oxley era Over the past decade, substantial changes have taken place in the structure and range of products and services provided by the financial services industry. Get current coverage of these changes that have transformed both traditional organizations such as banks, thrifts, and insurance companies, as well as securities providers, asset management companies and financial holding companies with the up-to-the-minute coverage found in Financial Institutions, Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions, Third Edition.