2026: Corporate governance for finance professionals

2026: Corporate governance for finance professionals

£625.00 + VAT
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Virtual
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Business performance, risk & strategy
May
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Thu
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Dec
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09:30
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16:30BST
Schedule Description: A practical introduction to modern corporate governance.
Sessions: 0
Session Hours: 0.00
CPD hours: 6hrs

Description

Gain a clear, practical understanding of modern corporate governance - strengthen your ability to support the board, ensure accountability, and contribute confidently to governance decisions.

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17 September 2026, Corporate governance for finance professionals - virtual classroom

17 September 2026, Corporate governance for finance professionals - virtual classroom

£625.00 + VAT
Available
Virtual
All Locations
Business performance, risk & strategy
Sep
17
Thu
09:30
-
16:30 BST
Schedule Type Title: 1st of the Month
Schedule Description: A practical introduction to modern corporate governance.
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 7.00
CPD hours: 6hrs
Virtual

Description

Gain a clear, practical understanding of modern corporate governance - strengthen your ability to support the board, ensure accountability, and contribute confidently to governance decisions.

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Virtual classroom - Corporate governance for finance professionals
A practical introduction to modern corporate governance.

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17/09/2026, 09:30 - 16:30 BST

Virtual

WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
Corporate governance is under sharper scrutiny than ever, with rising expectations from regulators, investors, and wider society. Finance leaders are expected not only to understand governance frameworks but also to ensure their organisations apply them with integrity, purpose, and accountability.

This course provides a clear and practical introduction to governance, giving you the knowledge, context, and tools to support your board and play an active role in shaping effective governance within your organisation.

Through expert input and interactive case discussions, you’ll explore frameworks, board responsibilities, reporting requirements, and current governance trends. You’ll leave with the confidence and practical insight to contribute more effectively to governance conversations and decision-making.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognise how effective governance drives strategy and value beyond compliance.
• Benchmark governance frameworks against recognised UK and international standards, principles, and codes.
• Understand what makes an effective board, including composition, skills, and responsibilities.
• Assess governance structures and reporting requirements – financial and non-financial.
• Stay up to date with current governance trends and ICAEW’s latest thought leadership.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Senior finance professionals – both Executive and Non-Executive – who want to build their knowledge of governance and increase their ability to support, articulate, and respond to governance needs and expectations.

WHY CHOOSE ICAEW?
• Trusted heritage: For over 145 years, ICAEW has trained and supported the world’s leading finance professionals, setting the global benchmark for quality.
• Expert-led learning: Our courses are designed and delivered by subject matter experts, combining professional insight with real-world experience.
• Connected and relevant: With close links to government, regulators, and industry, our training reflects the latest challenges and opportunities in business and finance.
• Practical and interactive: Live, small-group learning with peer exchange ensures every programme delivers immediate workplace impact – and counts as verifiable CPD.

CPD HOURS
ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this course could contribute up to 6hrs of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the course booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

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A 6-hour live online programme combining expert input, discussion, and practical examples.

Session overview:

• Setting the scene: Governance today – trends, expectations, and boardroom dynamics.
• Governance in context: History, frameworks, and regulatory landscape.
• Effective boards: Roles, responsibilities, sub-committees, and director duties.
• Board performance: Evaluation, director capabilities, and self-assessment.
• Stakeholders and strategy: Investors, ESG, and balancing risk with long-term direction.
• Risk management and internal control: Benchmarking techniques and board-level responsibilities.
• Reporting and communication: Narrative reporting, transparency, and live examples.
• Latest developments: Market and regulatory changes shaping governance now and, in the future.
• Action planning: Key takeaways and practical steps to strengthen governance in your organisation.

Louis Cooper explains how our virtual classrooms help finance professionals turn their knowledge into confident, practical application.

Louis Cooper
Louis is a Chartered Accountant (FCA) and has over 30 years’ experience in governance, risk and assurance services, in public practice where he has worked for all of the ‘Big 4’ Accounting firms and for 6 years was a partner at the UK top 10 audit firm Crowe Clark Whitehill (now Crowe UK), where he led the Risk & Assurance team. He provides a range of corporate governance consulting and advisory services and sits on the Quoted Companies Alliance ('QCA') Corporate Governance Expert Group and co-wrote the QCA Corporate Governance Code 2023. He acts as an Associate with three governance, risk and assurance consulting firms and is a regular speaker at governance related events, both in the UK and overseas.

Louis was one of the founders of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’) – the members Association that was set up in 2006-7 to support the specific needs and demands of Non-Executive Directors and Trustees across all sectors and at each stage of their ‘life-cycle’. Louis was CEO for 10 years and led the NED and board training, education and advisory services. Louis acted as editor of the latest edition of the ‘NED Handbook’ (6th Edition - 2023) and helped to establish the Non-Executive Director Awards which celebrated 18 years in 2024.

 

Rate Cost Early Bird Pricing
ICAEW Member £425 + VAT £361.25 + VAT
Non-member £625 + VAT £531.25 + VAT

Early Bird Pricing
15% discount automatically applied on bookings made up until 6 weeks before the course date

How are the courses delivered?

All Virtual Classrooms are run by live on Zoom. These are interactive and not recorded, interaction and delegate involvement is encouraged.

When will I receive joining instructions?

You will receive a email with joining instructions after enrolling. Materials and any other resources for the course will be sent to you shortly before the course start date.

Are there breaks?

Yes, no fixed timings - will depend on the length of the course.

How do I access the course slide deck?

Depending on the course you will either be sent in the lead up to the course or after.

What if I miss the live date?

The Virtual Classrooms are not recorded so we recommend you attend all sessions.

What if I am going to be 15 minutes late?

This is not a problem, the classroom starts at the start time, but you will be let in if you are delayed for any reason. Trainers do their best to accommodate catch-up, but this is not guaranteed. Where possible please let us know of any delays so we are aware when doing role call the beginning of the session.

Can I have my colleague with me in the live course?

Yes, if you purchase a second place. Each booking is valid for one person only.

Can I record the training?

No, virtual classrooms are not recorded.

Do the courses on this programme count as verifiable CPD?

Yes, these courses contribute verifiable CPD, so long as you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role. Additional information about CPD can be found here: Your guide to CPD.

How many people will be on the course?

Virtual Classrooms are designed to resemble a real classroom. Therefore, group sizes vary between 6 – 22 delegates per course.

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