The Impact of Corporate Governance on the Performance of Large Listed American Companies

In an environment where competition is becoming increasingly fierce, the primary concern of entities to find effective solutions cope with risks which they are exposed. this context, through entire collection mechanisms available corporate governance, companies can limit their risk exposure and thus achieve goals more quickly. This research aims study relationship between characteristics governance financial performance top 65 listed American companies. The was carried out over a period 5 years (2015-2019). Regarding four variables were used: duality CEO, size Board Directors, independence Board, frequency its meetings. addition, reflect performance, we tracked rate return (ROE) on assets (ROA). data processed using SPSS statistical program, multiple linear regressions as quantitative method. analysis results indicate existence significant positive variable represented by meetings expressed ROA ROE. However, relating statistically insignificant.