Governance & Compliance

Related Party Governance

Transactions with directors, major shareholders and their associates can be legitimate but carry high risks of abuse. This course covers identifying related parties, approval and disclosure requirements, pricing and arm’s length evaluation, conflicts of interest, board and committee oversight, audit procedures and remediation.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Undisclosed related party dealings are a common feature of corporate scandals. You will learn to govern them transparently.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Case studies of related party abuses, policy design workshops, transaction review exercises and disclosure analysis.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify related parties and transactions
Apply approval and disclosure requirements
Assess arm’s length terms
Manage conflicts of interest
Oversee related party transactions at board level
Audit and remediate related party risks

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Board and audit committee members
Company secretaries
Finance and compliance professionals
Internal and external auditors
Legal advisers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Identification
Approval governance
Pricing assessment
Disclosure
Oversight

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Related Parties

09:00–10:08Definitions
10:08–11:00Risks and abuses
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Risks and abuses (continued)
11:45–12:53Case study
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Identification

09:00–10:08Registers
10:08–11:00Declarations
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Declarations (continued)
11:45–12:53Data analysis
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Approval and Pricing

09:00–10:08Approval thresholds
10:08–11:00Arm’s length assessment
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Arm’s length assessment (continued)
11:45–12:53Independent review
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Disclosure

09:00–10:08Accounting and regulatory disclosure
10:08–11:00Shareholder approval
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Shareholder approval (continued)
11:45–12:53Communication
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Oversight and Audit

09:00–10:08Committee oversight
10:08–11:00Audit procedures
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Audit procedures (continued)
11:45–12:53Remediation
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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