Rethinking Corporate Governance in Unlisted Companies

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Description

Much of the literature and commentary associated with Corporate Governance is concerned with large public corporations. Although these businesses make a significant contribution to the economy, according to the UK government small and medium sized enterprises, numbering around 5.6 million, make the largest contribution in terms of employment and turnover. Why then are these businesses so poorly served in respect of scholarship concerning the way in which they are "directed and controlled"?

What, for example, is the guidance given by both scholars and practitioners related to codes of practice that offer public corporations extensive advice ,whilst to their smaller counterparts the idea of corporate governance is an enigma to many owner-managers whose personal disposition is basis of direction and control. Furthermore, given the fragility of small companies, the need for meaningful, appropriate and relevant corporate governance is urgent and much needed

This event brings together researchers and academics as well as practitioners and speakers from professional bodies concerned with Corporate Governance to question the current support and guidance given to SMEs and to explore how this sector can become more resilient and benefit from effective corporate governance.

With top speakers from the world of business and academia this is a must attend for those undertaking research into corporate governance, those thinking and writing about corporate governance and those in the boardrooms of SMEs across the UK

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When

This event will take place on Friday 15th February 2019, 9am-5pm

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Who Should Attend

With top speakers from the world of business and academia this is a must attend event for those undertaking research into corporate governance, and small business, and those thinking and writing about corporate governance as well as directors in the boardrooms of SMEs across the UK.

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Benefits of Attendance

Exchange of ideas with those interested in the field of corporate governance
Hear what life is really like inside the black box that is the boardroom
Make contacts for access to assist with your research
Contribute to the debate on corporate governance in SMEs
Discover the findings of recent research into SMEs from ACCA

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Location

The Adelphi, 
1-11 John Adam Street, (Adelphi Terrace), 
London
WC2N 6AU

Phone: 020 7059 5000

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Paper Submission Details

Both full and developmental papers are invited on the topics of corporate governance in SMEs. Papers from overseas researchers are particularly welcome as are those connected with Family Businesses and governance in the non-profits, charities and social enterprises

Paper Submission Deadline: 31 January 2019

Registration Deadline: 10 February 2019

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Speakers

Keynote: Jamie Lyon - Head of Corporate Governance ACCA
Speaker: Dr Leslie Spiers - Bournemouth University

Top speakers from practice announced

Peter Swabey, Policy and Research Director at the ICSA and member of the Wates Commission on Corporate Governance in Private Companies and Dr Roger Barker from the IoD have confirmed that they will both be presenting papers at  the event

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Provider Information

BAM Corporate Governance SIG in Association with ACCA

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Contact

For specific information about this event please contact:

Dr Leslie Spiers - lspiers@boardroom-dynamics.co.uk 

The Barn
Fifehead St. Quinton
Dorset
DT10 2AP
01258 818283

For general enquiries please contact Linh Dang at the BAM Office on +44(0)2073837770, or at eventsofficer@bam.ac.uk

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Event Fee 

BAM Student members £15.00

BAM Members £25.00

Non-BAM Student Members: £25

Non-BAM Members £40.00

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Registration

Booking Deadline: 10 February 2019

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Cancelation Policy - Should you wish to cancel your place, you will receive a full refund if your cancelation is made 4 weeks prior to the event. After this, full payment will be required.  BAM reserves the right to cancel the event if there are not enough people to justify running the workshops.
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