Independent directors are the agent and trustee of the company, their duties and responsibility towards the shareholder and other stake holders are akin to full time director , but there are few cases reported where the independent director had their personnel hidden interests in the company that jeopardize the general interest of the appointing independent director on board of company. Explain the responsibility of the independent directors toward shareholder and stakeholder. Explain your role in board meetings if you are appointed as an independent director of a company.

Independent directors are the agent and trustee of the company, their duties and responsibility towards the shareholder and other stake holders are akin to full time director , but there are few cases reported where the independent director had their personnel hidden interests in the company that jeopardize the general interest of the appointing independent director on board of company. Explain the responsibility of the independent directors toward shareholder and stakeholder. Explain your role in board meetings if you are appointed as an independent director of a company.

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Chapter6: Professional Accounting In The Public Interest

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