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This course considers aspects of the law relating to companies, partnerships and other trading structures and provides an introduction to personal and corporate insolvency law.
This course intends to provide a basic framework of the law underlying the formation and practice of various business structures including companies, joint ventures and partnerships and an introduction to the basic principles of insolvency and corporate governance. With the diverse and complex nature of these areas of law, the course focuses on important principles rather than the detail. It is not intended to be a course for law students but for accountancy students requiring an overview of the law of various organisations. At the end of the course, students should have a broad knowledge and understanding of fundamental issues underlying the law of business organisations, corporate insolvency and corporate governance.
The objectives of the course are:1. Acquire knowledge and understanding of the foundation elements of the law relating to business structures, corporate insolvency and corporate governance. 2. Demonstrate the ability to use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to address problems in these areas. 3. Communicate effectively both orally and in written form. 4. Develop an appreciation of the importance of these areas of law in a professional environment. 5. Critically evaluate particular areas of the present law and consider whether reform is desirable.
ACCT152 or LAWS101
AFIS253, ACIS256, AFIS256, LAWS305, LAWS312
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Simone Schwoerer
Barrett, Jonathan; Understanding company law ; 5th; LexisNexis, 2025.
Domestic fee $1,003.00
International fee $5,038.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Department of Accounting and Information Systems on the departments and faculties page .