PACC6010
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
A company possesses its own legal identity. This course provides an in depth analysis of the classifications and features of companies, the obligations and rights of parties to the corporation with emphasis on the main legislation. Directions for focus include consideration of the company as a legal person; the incorporation of companies; internal governance; director's duties and shareholder's rights; accounts and financial disclosure; transacting and external administration. As alternatives to the corporate form the course sources and interprets the different legal forms of sole trader, partnership and trading trusts. Students will experience increased confidence in employing legal terminology, tools and communication in diverse situations.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify the principal legal forms of business organisations differentiating between strengths and weaknesses.
2. Demonstrate an integrative understanding of the legal structure of a company.
3. Interpret and restate the legal rights and duties of parties to the corporation (governance).
4. Recognise, assess and resolve basic legal issues in an ethical and professional manner when interacting with corporations.
5. Explain the legal consequences of the main feature of a company, particularly separate legal personality.
6. Discuss how a company contracts with others.
7. Exhibit an awareness of the rights and duties of directors and shareholders of a company.
8. Demonstrate an evaluative understanding of corporate finance and failure.
9. Communicate your professional knowledge in an articulate style and structure.
Content
The course includes a presentation of the forms and characteristics of business associations, partnerships, the rights and obligations of partners, the nature and various forms of corporations, directors' duties, members' rights, and legal aspects of company finance.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in Master of Professional Accounting [11702], Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) [12403], Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business Administration [40149 or 40164].
Assessment items
Presentation: Tutorial Presentations
In Term Test: In class quiz
Presentation: Problem solving assignment
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- 6 hours of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Course outline
- PACC6010 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 241.5 KB)
- PACC6010 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Syd) (PDF, 241.5 KB)
- PACC6010 - Trimester 2, 2024 (Ncle) (PDF, 241.9 KB)
- PACC6010 - Trimester 2, 2024 (Syd) (PDF, 241.9 KB)
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