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LAW350 Advanced Commercial Law (8)

Abstract

Business governance: the ethical, statutory and regulatory controls on business and methods of dispute resolution are covered. A comparative study is undertaken of available business organisations - partnerships, trusts, companies - their regulation, advantages and disadvantages. An introduction to international business law is also covered.

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Accounting and Finance

Assumed Knowledge

LAW110

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to outline and explain business as an economic, ethical and social activity which has a responsibility to contribute to the welfare of society;
- be able to explain how businesses are affected by the interplay of legal, taxation and administrative requirements;
- be able to outline and explain methods of preventing and resolving commercial disputes;
- be able to discuss the law of partnerships, trusts and the operation of the proprietary company in small business;
- be able to, on being presented with factual situation, suggest an appropriate business structure and justify it;
- be able to explain legal regulation and other considerations vital to a business and professional person in private or public practice;
- be able to outline and describe the particular aspects of international law which are relevant for Australian businesses.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
- The objectives of business organisations; accountability of business and commerce; social responsibility; business ethics; the place of corporate and commercial regulation; - Principles of governance and regulation of business organisations: Trade Practices legislation, Fair Trading legislation, Professional Body regulation and Codes; - Alternative methods of dispute resolution in business and the professions; - The law of Partnerships; advantages and disadvantages of a Partnership in business; taxation of partnerships; - The law of Trusts; trading trusts and trust structures in business; advantages and disadvantages of a Trust in business; taxation of trusts; - The proprietary company in the business environment; companies in business structures (holding companies, trustee companies); taxation of companies. - Aspects of International business law with particular reference to International Contracts.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.