Staying Focused on Core Business Issues Amid Corporate Governance Compliance

As companies address the myriad new corporate governance requirements established by Congress, it is imperative to also address the core business and profitability issues facing organizations, particularly in today’s increasingly demanding global marketplace. A reactive approach may see a company through the woods, but being proactive will be more effective over the long-term.

The board of directors should satisfy itself that it is addressing all areas of the business that matter and is taking a sufficiently anticipatory, proactive and interactive stance in its oversight role. In this issue of The Bulletin, we cover the basics of corporate governance compliance.