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Business and Corporation Law - ACCG614
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the Australian legal system, including relevant commercial legal principles 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 will include consideration of relevant legal issues, case law, and important sections of the Corporations Act and other relevant legislation.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde D2 - Day; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde E1 - Evening; Offered in Session 1, North Ryde E2 - Evening; Offered in Session 2, North Ryde |
| Staff Contact(s): | Mr Michael Quilter |
| Prerequisites: |
Admission to MAcc(CPA) or MAcc(Prof) or MCom or MEc or MBioTechMCom |
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| NCCW(s): | ACCG854 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance Faculty of Business and Economics |
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