ACCG614: Business Law
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the Australian legal system, particularly commercial and corporate law and regulation. After dealing with core aspects of rights and liabilities, and the characteristics of business organisations generally, the unit focuses on Australian company law. Students develop an understanding of the nature and function of a company, as well as the important issues concerning shareholder rights and the duties of directors. The unit also addresses issues relevant to companies and individuals in financial difficulty and the law as to insolvency. Seminars focus on relevant issues, cases and sections of the Corporations Act and other relevant legislation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Hope Ashiabor |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance |
Timetable Information
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