mgt5cac corp acc
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
MGT5CAC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a highly practical review of key issues relating to company secretarial practice and the rules of company meetings and their application with particular reference to ASX Listing Rules and governance principles. It also builds upon the subject Applied Corporate Law.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students are recommended to take Applied Corporate Law - MGT5ACL prior to enrolling in this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Horsley's Meetings: Procedure, Law and Practice | Prescribed | Lang, A., 2010 | LEXISNEXIS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the legislative framework as it aplies to company secretarial practice and the rules of company meetings
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
02. Describe the main role and functions of the company secretary or governance professional
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Understand the reporting and disclosure requirements of corporate meetings and the ASX listing rules
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study and exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Understand the role of the company secretary in the organisation and administration of member and director meetings and the AGM
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
05. Apply principles of general and director meetings to practical applications through simulated learning
- Activities:
- Theoretical and practical consideration of contemporary issues in the field supported with pre-assigned questions and case studies. Project / case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Online, 2015, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarc Olynyk
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2015, Week 33-45, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Spoor
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 33 - 45
Twelve 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 33 to week 45 and delivered via online.
"Subject coordinator to provide schedule."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |