All business conduct is regulated by the law. Every transaction and every relationship is governed by an increasingly complexmix of statutory and judge-made laws. General legal knowledge about the business environment and an understanding of theresponsibilities and risks are essential for business professionals. This unit introduces students to the legal system and thelegal and regulatory frameworks in which businesses and professional accountants operate in Australia. Different businessstructures and relationships are examined with the focus on company law and other legal issues relevant to business.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Accounting |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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CLAW5001 or CLAW6002 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Anna Ward, anna.ward@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Anna Ward, anna.ward@sydney.edu.au |