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Unit Overview

Description

This unit examines the fundamentals of corporate governance with a particular focus on listed resources companies. Topics covered include the general principles of good corporate governance, the applicable duties of directors, stock exchange rules, the role of board committees, accounting and solvency issues, resources and reserves issues, raising capital, common accounting problems for resources companies, dealing with the life cycle of projects and risk management.

Credit
6 points
Offering
AvailabilityLocationMode
Not available in 2024UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) describe the principles of good corporate governance and the applicable duties of a company director; (2) describe the Australian legal regime for corporate governance for a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange; (3) explain the legal problems associated with corporate governance and breach of the duties of a company director ; (4) critically analyse the application of relevant corporate governance principles to resources companies; and (5) create clear, concise and persuasive legal arguments using correct and plain English both verbally and in writing.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case study analysis (x2) and (2) reflective journal. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor John Chandler
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