Code
CW_HRCPL_S
Location
Carlow
Campus
Kilkenny Road
- Level Level 8
- Duration 12 weeks
- Credits 5
- Delivery Part-time
- Application Status Open
- Next Intake January 2025
The objective of this programme is to equip students with a thorough and integrated knowledge and understanding of the concepts, principles and rules of Company Law in Ireland in relation to governance and insolvency of the private limited company, and to assist the student in developing the analytical skills required to apply their legal knowledge to various problem scenarios.
On completion of the courses, learners will be able to Critically evaluate the responsibilities of company officers and the role of external agencies in the governance of the private limited company and demonstrate an integrated and applied knowledge of the laws relating to that company governance. They will be able to demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the laws dealing with receivership, examinership and liquidation, and demonstrate the ability to assess the impact of such events on a company. Learner will also enhance their ability to research aspects of company law either independently or as part of a group and apply the knowledge gained to formulate solutions to case studies involving company law.
Delivery
Blended - Students will be required onsite for 3 of the 12 weeks in term 2
Corporate Governance
Company Secretary- Appointment, Status, Functions and Duties. Auditors- Appointment, Qualifications, Removal, Resignation and Replacement. Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement - function and powers; Restriction and Disqualification. Companies Registration Office - function and powers.
Accounting Records
Introduction; Filing and Audit Requirements; Application to Different Size Companies; Liability for Failure to Keep Proper Books of Account. The Directors’ Report. The Auditors’ Report
Company Borrowing and Security
Borrowing powers; Loan agreements; Mortgages and Charges; Fixed Charges; Floating Charges; Fixed Charges over Book Debts; Quasi Security. Events of Default. Registration of Charges. The Law of Priorities.
Insolvency
Examinership - Appointment of Examiner; Consequences of Appointment; Functions, duties and powers of Examiner. Receivership - Appointment of Receiver; Functions, duties and powers of Receiver. Liquidation - Voluntary and Official - Appointment of Liquidator; Functions, duties and powers Liquidator; Asset swelling provisions available to Liquidator; The Law of Priorities.
All applicants will considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the course.
PLEASE NOTE: Company Law 1 must be completed before taking Company Law 2
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