ACCTN309-19B (TGA)
Law of Business Enterprise
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Joel Manyam
4918
N.5.24
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joel.manyam@waikato.ac.nz
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Lecturer(s)
Alberto Alvarez-Jimenez
6309
N.5.12
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alberto.alvarez-jimenez@waikato.ac.nz
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Anna-Marie Brennan
6351
N.5.26
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annamarie.brennan@waikato.ac.nz
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Jennifer Campion
8233
N.5.19
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jennifer.campion@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
This paper will seek to explore the various types of legal entities that can be chosen as the most appropriate entity for the pursuit of a given business venture with a particular emphasis on the company. The course will examine the regulatory and non regulatory framework in which a company operates. The importance of the Companies Office and Registrar of Companies will be discussed as well as the roles of the Financial Markets Authority, Commerce Commission and the New Zealand Exchange Limited(NZX) will be explored. The role of the courts in interpreting and applying the principles of company law including court decisions on the Companies Act 1993, will be the subject of study. The procedural legal rules which must be complied with to ensure a company is registered and consequently a legal entity in its own right will be discussed. The role of shareholders in the affairs of the company will be examined including matters in respect of which only shareholders can decide whether the company will pursue particular courses of action. The issue of company mergers and the pursuit of enterprise via a joint venture arrangement between companies will also be discussed. The critically important legal requirement of recording and reporting on a company's affairs will be commented on in order to ensure business advisers are aware of the legal requirements of the obligations of recording and reporting. Company receiverships and liquidations will be examined ans well as what each of these legal processes entail. Finally, the significance of intellectual property as one of the important assets a company can possess, will be highlighted as well as the protections that are available in respect of such property
Paper Structure
This paper will be taught through lectures which will also be delivered through video conferencing. There will be tutorials to enable students to apply their knowledge of the law to further improve their understanding of the legal principles discussed during the lectures.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Internal assessment in this paper consists of three components: an assignment; a test; and tutorial homework. None of these assessments are compulsory, but students are strongly advised to complete them - not doing so will place too much emphasis on the examination as a source of grades for this paper.
Students must keep in mind that if there is anything impeding their successful completion of any internal assessment, they should discuss this with the paper convener, who may be able to suggest assistance available to help with the problem. Evidence is required for applications for an extension or special consideration of an assessment.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Barrett J and Feehily R., Undertsanding Company Law, 4th Edition 2019,LexisNexis NZ Limited, Wellington, 2019.
Use the APA Referencing Style. The University of Waikato Library has put together a selection of resources to help you acknowledge your sources properly. http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/study/referencing
Companies Act 1993 and Amendments
Contents of files in Moodle Blocks
Other Resources
Online Support
Workload
2. 1 x one-hour tutorial per week commencing in week 3 which starts on Monday 22nd July 2019.
Linkages to Other Papers
Prerequisite(s)
Prerequisite papers: One of MNMGT201, MNMGT301, ACCT224, ACCT324 or MNGT221
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: ACCT322, ACCT422