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Authors: C. D. Thomas, Colin Thomas
ISBN-13: 9780406003430, ISBN-10: 0406003432
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: February 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: C. D. Thomas

Wolverhampton Polytechnic

Book Synopsis

Company Law for Accountants is written in a much-admired, straightforward style which has contributed immensely to the accessibility of the subject and the popularity of the book. This edition brings the text right up to date along with the most recent developments in case law, as well as incorporating the changes in the Companies Act 1985 which were introduced by the revisionary Companies Act 1989.

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Table of Abbreviations
Table of Main Statutes and Regulations
List of Statutes
Table of Cases
Ch. 1The incorporation of a company1
Ch. 2The classification of companies19
Ch. 3The memorandum of association34
Ch. 4The articles of association62
Ch. 5The promoter73
Ch. 6Raising capital79
Ch. 7The allotment of shares101
Ch. 8Share capital112
Ch. 9Shares136
Ch. 10Membership of a company158
Ch. 11Meetings172
Ch. 12Directors192
Ch. 13The company secretary247
Ch. 14Majority rule, minority protection and investigations253
Ch. 15The accounts276
Ch. 16Auditors302
Ch. 17Dividends322
Ch. 18Debentures329
Ch. 19Administration orders and voluntary arrangements363
Ch. 20Winding up - I373
Ch. 21Winding up - II409
Ch. 22Reconstruction, amalgamations and take-overs420
Appendices437
Index511

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