Understanding the critical role governance plays in all organizations, Acredula was created for private and public governing boards and their committees, as well as executives. Acredula aims to keep these key leaders updated on new information and regulations as to their duties and responsibilities in providing and executing direction and in overseeing matters critical to the health of their organizations. Article topics include executive compensation, enterprise and strategic risks, conflicts of interest, succession planning, board composition, board and executive evaluations, public disclosure, financial statement preparation and review, and other issues critical to those responsible for directing and overseeing the direction of their organizations