PolyU Library
Journal Call no.HF5601.N43
AuthorAu, Alex.
Article TitleTeaching the watchdog to bark / Alex Au.
Is Part OfThe Hong Kong accountant ; v.7, no.5, Sep/Oct 1996, p.54-56, illus.
AbstractThe general standard of corporate governance in Hong Kong is good.The improvements in accounting disclosures which have been promoted by the Hong Kong Society of Accountants (HKSA), the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, the Securities and Futures Commission and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. However, one area, which could have a negative impact on corporate governance in Hong Kong is the reluctance of non-executive directors in companies here to fully assume their responsibilities.