mgt5cac corp acc
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY
MGT5CAC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides a highly practical review of key issues relating to company secretarial practice, the rules of company meetings, and their application with particular reference to ASX Listing Rules and governance principles. It also builds upon the subject MGT5ACL: Applied Corporate Law. This subject is offered in partnership with the Governance Institute of Australia.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMCGR - Master of Management (Corporate Governance and Risk), or by permission of subject coordinator.
Co-requisites IBU5GW
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is managed and delivered by the Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable. Students may be able to take the subject online, with permission from the subject coordinator. Students are recommended to contact the subject coordinator prior to enrolling. Students are recommended to take Corporate Accountability - MGT5CAC, and Applied Corporate Law - MGT5ACL prior to enrolling in this subject. International student enrolment is limited to international students enrolled in one of the following courses: LMCGR, LMMGT, LMMEI, LMMHR, LMPM, LMMSM, LMIBUS, LZFAPA.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Horsley's Meetings: Procedure, Law and Practice | Prescribed | Lang, A., 2010 | LEXISNEXIS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain the role and responsibilities of a company secretary.
- 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. Evaluate the practical issues and dilemmas faced by governance professionals.
- 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)
03. Create advice documents for governance professionals on the organisation and administration of member, director and annual general 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)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. 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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City Campus, 2019, Semester 1, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2019, Semester 2, Off Campus
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Subject coordinator to provide schedule. Subject delivered by Governance Institute of Australia. Classes normally begin 1-2 weeks after standard La Trobe semester and meet for 2.0 hours weekly for 12 weeks, depending on Governance Institute timetable. Classes may be offered in intensive block mode on weekends, depending on the Governance Institute timetable."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Individual Assignment - 2,500 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
Examination | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |