Aim
To develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.
Main capabilities
On successful completion of this paper candidates should be able to:
A Identify the essential elements of the legal system, including the main sources of law
B Recognise and apply the appropriate legal rules relating to the law of obligations
C Explain and apply the law relating to employment relationships
D Distinguish between alternative forms and constitutions of business organisations
E Recognise and compare types of capital and the financing of companies
F Describe and explain how companies are managed, administered and regulated
G Recognise the legal implications relating to insolvency law
H Demonstrate an understanding of corporate fraudulent and criminal behaviour.
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Law and the legal system
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Sources of law
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Formation of contract
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Content of contracts
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Breach of contract and remedies
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The law of torts and professional negligence
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Contract of employment
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Dismissal and redundancy
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Agency law
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Partnerships
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Corporations and legal personality
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The formation and constitution of a company
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Share capital
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Loan capital
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Capital maintenance and dividend law
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Company directors
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Other company officers
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Company meetings and resolutions
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Insolvency and administration
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Fraudulent and criminal behaviour
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Dr. Glen Brown
Dr Glen Brown is the President & CEO of Global Financial Engineering and Global Accountancy Institute,Inc.
He is also a Senior Lecturer in all our Professional Accountancy Qualifications.