{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/685433ce412e0f0fbf4f16fc/6856cc20cb9b8b85b9ff9cf0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ethics and Governance - Module 3","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/685433ce412e0f0fbf4f16fc/1759420477311-704e76e4-b6f9-4209-ad1f-2d27f62696bf.jpeg?height=200","description":"<blockquote><strong>CPACopilot is live — practice CPA Australia MCQs now:</strong> <a href=\"https://cpacopilot.replit.app/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cpacopilot.replit.app/</a></blockquote><p><br></p><p>Welcome to Ethics and Governance - Module 3: Governance Concepts! This episode bridges ethical theory with <strong>practical governance</strong>, exploring how organizations are structured and overseen. We detail <strong>key director duties</strong>—from avoiding conflicts of interest to preventing insolvent trading—and the <strong>real personal liability</strong> they carry. Delve into <strong>agency theory</strong>, explaining concepts like information asymmetry and moral hazard, and how <strong>robust governance mechanisms</strong> like independent boards and audit committees address them. We also contrast international governance approaches and highlight its <strong>relevance beyond traditional corporations</strong> to not-for-profit and public sector entities. Essential for your professional exams and cultivating ethical leadership.</p>","author_name":"Alex Chu"}