BTF2220

Corporations law and trusts ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ms Antoinette Sernia

Offered:
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Day)
Caulfield First semester 2005 (Evening)
Prato SA-02 2005 (On-campus)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Day)
Prato W 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis: Topics include the legislative framework of the Corporations Act; the role and functions of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission; the separate legal entity status of companies and the concept of limited liability; the effect of registration; the corporate constitution; the company's relationship with outsiders; share capital; regulation of public fund raising; duties of directors and officers; rights of members and minority shareholder protection; forms of corporate insolvency administrations, trusts, incorporating the role of trustees and the rights of beneficiaries.

Assessment: Assignment (2000 words): 20% + Examination (open-book, 3 hours + 30 minutes reading and noting): 80%

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: BTF1010