Henry Carter Hull

With staffs that are collectively larger than the Russian army and combined revenues of over 130 billion a year, the Big Four accounting firms -- Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst & Young, and KPMG -- are a keystone of global commerce. But leading scholar Ian Gow and award-winning author Stuart Kells warn that a house of cards may be about to fall. Stretching back to the Medicis in Renaissance Florence, this book is a fascinating story of wealth,...

Build Business Value will give you an overview of steps you can begin taking today to build the valuable business you want. The book does not tell you how to make and sell your product or how to deliver your service - I assume you know how to do all that. The bedrock on which business value rests is that of an excellent product or service, competently delivered, and having a competitive advantage in price, service, or quality. Instead, this book...

A Valuable Meeting and Procedural Reference for Business Corporations, Boards, and Shareholders. This handy and valuable reference book bridges a large informational gap for those who are preparing for, leading, and attending board of directors and shareholders business corporation meetings. The author simultaneously draws upon the three principal sources of meeting authority on the subject including a sample of state for-profit statutory law selected...

It shouldn't be like this, but a Founder's succession in a company signals a not-so-generous change in command. It feels as if someone who had been the topmost representative of a company until "yesterday" is being ejected, or even expelled, from the organization, no matter how, big or a small, your business is. Lack of planning and empathy, which causes trauma and veritable nightmares during such a transition, occurs in small, medium, or large companies. THIS...

Effective Boards Can Be A Huge Asset For Private Companies For private companies, the benefits of bringing in outside experience can have a profound impact. This book is designed to give clarity to common questions like: Why should I have a board? How does it help my business? What style of board should I have? What are the roles and functions of the board members? How to recruit and retain advisors? Follow the practical and actionable advice...

This book is over 240 pages of practical information and advice written specifically for Canadian directors and board members. • This book has information for both non-profit and businesses. • Debi has been writing, speaking and consulting about governance forever.

"Reigning the Boardroom: A Trailblazing Guide to Corporate Governance Success" is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to navigate the intricate landscape of corporate governance in today's rapidly changing business world. It offers a forward-looking perspective on governance that aligns with the demands of an ethical, transparent, and strategically-driven business environment. "Reigning the Boardroom" stands out for its ability to bridge theory...

"The Board-Savvy CEO" is a "survive-and-thrive" handbook for nonprofit chief executive officers and executives aspiring to become CEOs. Governance expert and author Doug Eadie explains how leaders who build and maintain a close, productive partnership with their boards do a better job of translating vision into practice and achieving organizational stability, innovation, and growth. The author devotes a chapter to each of the three critical functions...

Betsy Atkins is often asked "How can I get on a board?" So after 20+ years in the boardroom and multiple roles in public and private companies she is ready to share her secrets. In this book, she teaches you how to build your own personal brand as well as how to keep yourself relevant and growing. She shares tips on how to make your personal network the most effective (and the most enjoyable.) Betsy covers the best ways to present your skills and...