James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

BX2112 - Law of Business Organisations

Subject Description

The law relating to partnerships and companies in a business context. This subject is compulsory for students wishing to satisfy professional accreditation requirements in the accounting major. Please note that BX2112 is not an alternative to and not a substitute for LA3106, Company and Partnership Law

Learning Outcomes

• Determine and analyse the legal obligations of company controllers
• Determine and analyse the legal rights and obligations of persons operating partnerships
• Explain and understand the legal requirements relating to the set up and operation of a company
• Explain and understand the methods of terminating a company
• Inform and critically analyse dissatisfied shareholders and other persons dealing with a company of their legal rights and forms of redress
• Understand and analyse the law pertaining to data protection

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Tutorial/Workshop - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Research report - (40%) - Group

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CO2502 LA3002 LA3015 LA3106 BU2112

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