Corporate Governance Masterclass (Islamabad)

October 05 – 06, 2026

Venue: PIM, Islamabad.

COURSE CONTENTS

Module 1: Foundations of Corporate Governance

1. Evolution of Corporate Governance
2. Importance of Good Governance
3. Governance Principles

1. 1. Accountability
   2. Transparency
   3. Responsibility
   4. Fairness

1. International Corporate Governance Models
2. Governance Challenges in Emerging Economies

 Module 2: Corporate Governance Framework in Pakistan

1. SECP Corporate Governance Framework
2. Companies Act, 2017
3. Listed Companies (Code of Corporate Governance) Regulations
4. Role of SECP
5. Pakistan Stock Exchange Governance Requirements
6. Recent Regulatory Developments

Module 3: Board Leadership and Effectiveness

1. Roles and Responsibilities of Directors
2. Duties of Independent Directors
3. Executive vs Non-Executive Directors
4. Board Composition
5. Board Diversity
6. Board Evaluation
7. Succession Planning
8. Board Culture

 Module 4: Board Committees

1. Audit Committee
2. HR and Remuneration Committee
3. Risk Management Committee
4. Nomination Committee
5. Committee Charters
6. Reporting Responsibilities
7. Best Practices

Module 5: Governance, Ethics and Corporate Culture

1. Business Ethics
2. Code of Conduct
3. Conflict of Interest
4. Insider Information
5. Whistleblower Protection
6. ESG Principles
7. Sustainability Reporting

Module 6: Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Controls

1. Governance and Risk
2. Enterprise Risk Management Framework
3. Internal Control Systems
4. Internal Audit
5. Compliance Management
6. Cybersecurity Governance
7. Business Continuity

Module 7: Financial Reporting and Disclosure

1. Responsibilities of Directors
2. Financial Reporting Requirements
3. External Audit
4. Audit Quality
5. Related Party Transactions
6. Integrated Reporting
7. Transparency and Disclosure

Module 8: Governance for Sustainable Performance

1. Governance as a Strategic Advantage
2. Linking Governance with Organizational Performance
3. Stakeholder Management
4. Crisis Governance
5. Digital Governance
6. Artificial Intelligence Governance
7. Future Trends in Corporate Governance

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Understand the principles and importance of corporate governance.
• Interpret SECP’s Corporate Governance Regulatory Framework.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of the Board and its committees.
• Strengthen ethical leadership and corporate accountability.
• Integrate governance with strategy, risk management, and organizational performance.
• Apply governance best practices through practical case studies.

PRACTICAL EXERCISES

1. Board Meeting Simulation
2. Governance Case Studies
3. Board Decision-Making Exercises
4. Corporate Governance Self-Assessment
5. Governance Maturity Assessment
6. Compliance Checklist Exercise

WHO MUST ATTEND

1. Board Directors (Executive, Non-Executive, and Independent)
2. CEOs and Managing Directors
3. Company Secretaries
4. CFOs and Senior Executives
5. Heads of Internal Audit, Risk, and Compliance
6. Corporate Legal Advisors
7. Senior Managers aspiring to board positions

Note: The Fee is Exclusive of GST.

TRAINER PROFILE

Abdul Rahim Suriya is a Professional Trainer, Coach and Management Consultant. He has over 4 decades of work experience in the field of Accounting, Auditing, Corporate Finance, Operational Management and Professional Education including 18 years with Spencer Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.

• Completed Audit Training from A. F. Ferguson & Co., Chartered Accountants (1981-85) PERSONAL PROFILE ASSOCIATIONS ASSIGNMENT TRAINER GLOBAL CONSULTANCY
• Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMAP).
• Certified Director from Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG) 2012.
• Worked with Spencer Pharma (Private) Limited as Financial Controller, GM Operation and Executive Director (1989 to 2007)
• Partner at Suriya Nauman Rehan & Co. Chartered Accountants since 2008 to-date
• Visiting faculty member at IBA since 2004 and Trainer for IBA CEE since 2011
• Independent Director on the boards of few listed companies and an NPO (SEDF)
• Ex Member Finance Committee-University of Sufism and Modern Sciences