LAW07018 2016 Company Law and Partnership Law
Full Title
Company Law and Partnership Law
Transcript Title
Company Law 2
Code
LAW07018
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
LAW - Law
Department
BUS - Business
Level
07 - NFQ Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2016 - Full Academic Year 2016-17
End Term
2022 - Full Academic Year 2022-23
Author(s)
Ruth Walsh
Programme Membership
SG_BACCO_H08 201600 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting L8
SG_BACCT_J07 201600 Bachelor of Business in Business in Accounting (Add-on)
SG_BFINA_H08 201600 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BEMBE_G07 201600 Bachelor of Business Embedded Award BB L7 in Finance and Investment
SG_BACCO_H08 201800 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business in Accounting L8
SG_BACCO_H08 202100 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business in Accounting L8
SG_BFINA_H08 202100 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Business in Finance and Investment
SG_BACCO_J07 202100 Bachelor of Business in Accounting L7
Description
The purpose of this course is to give the student a good working knowledge of the law in relation to Companies and Partnerships and to facilitate the student in exploring the legislation in these areas. It is intended that this module will create an awareness of areas where legal expertise may need to be sought.
This module will build on the knowledge acquired in Foundations of Company Law and Governance.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Distinguish between the role of Directors, Auditors, Receivers and Liquidators in a work context;
2.
Explain the fundamentals of ethics and corporate governance in relation to Irish companies;
3.
Compare the duties, powers and liabilities of Partners and Sole Traders;
4.
Communicate information accurately and effectively using written and visual forms;
5.
Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work effectively with peers.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered by lecture and tutorial support as appropriate. The learner will be supported in developing an understanding of the theory and key principles in this area and how these apply in the commercial environment. Reference will be made to case study material to support this objective.
Module Assessment Strategies
This module will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (20%) during the semester and by an end of semester exam (80%).
Repeat Assessments
Repeat assessments will be developed as appropriate to assess failed elements.
Module Dependencies
Prerequisites
None.
LAW06019 201100 Business Law for Accountants 1
LAW06020 201100 Business Law for Accountants 2
Co-requisites
None.
Incompatibles
None.
Indicative Syllabus
1. Directors
- Appreciate the role of directors in running a company;
- Identify the duties, powers and liabilities of directors.
2. Insolvency
- Understand the role of receivers, liquidators and examiners;
- Outline the rules governing priority on distribution.
3. Partnership Law
- Understand the difference between partnerships and sole traders;
- Identify the duties, powers and liabilities of partners.
4. Corporate Governance and Regulation
- Describe the role of the Director of Corporate Enforcement;
- Discuss the role played by other enforcement and compliance agencies.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
20 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
80 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Written Report , Case study, Project, Exam, Other | Coursework Assessment | UNKNOWN | 20 % | Week 8 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| 2 | Weekly activities in class such as question and answer sessions, class discussion, case studies etc. | Formative | UNKNOWN | - % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Final Exam | Final Exam | UNKNOWN | 80 % | End of Term | 1,2,3,4 |
Full Time Mode Workload
| Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Flat Classroom | In class learning | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
| Independent Learning | UNKNOWN | Self study | 3 | Weekly | 3.00 |
Total Full Time Average Weekly Learner Contact Time 4.00 Hours
Module Resources
Non ISBN Literary Resources
"Irish Company Law" by Grainne Callinan - Gill & Macmillan.
"The Law of Companies" by Thomas B. Courtney.
"Cases and Materials on Irish Company Law" by Michael Forde - Thompson Roundhall.
Companies Act, 2014.
Partnership Act, 1890.
URL Resources
Various legal, government and European websites such as:
www.oireachtas.ie;
www.courts.ie;
www.westlaw.ie
www.constitution.ie;
www.irishstatuebook.ie;
www.europa.eu;
www.injuriesboard.ie.
www.irlii.org;
www.cro.ie.
Other Resources
Additional Information
None