This course provides guidance and practical advice to improve governance in not for profit organizations.
This course examines ways to improve governance in not-for-profit organizations. It presents practical knowledge and tools to empower board members and others involved with not-for-profit entities to implement strategies that are aligned with their organizational culture and leadership. Using case studies, the course will examine governance failures as well as success stories. Governance red flags and best practice ideas will be reviewed. This course is designed for board members, managers and auditors in not-for-profit organizations that wish to develop the skills to become the “go to” people on improving governance.
Note: Some references to North American resources and cases are highlighted. However, this material was prepared to be applicable and beneficial for viewers in any country and from any professional background.
Topics include: Challenges in the not for profit sector Governance models Governance as Leadership philosophy Governance failures Governance success stories Best practice ideas
Lead Instructor, FCPA, FCA
Arun Mathur, FCPA, FCA, LPA has over 35 years of teaching and corporate training experience. He is a retired Partner at Gerald Duthie & Co. LLP, where he provided professional services to a diverse group of clients. Arun is also Owner and Lead Instructor at UltimQuest Knowledge Inc., offering corporate training on improving governance, ethics, internal control, performance measurement and related topics. He provides live and online training through CPA bodies across Canada and Bermuda. Arun served for several years on the Board for HealthForce Ontario Marketing and Recruitment Agency, and was also Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee there and for the Trillium Gift of Life Network. He has served on the CMA Ontario's Review Committee prior to the merger as well.
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