The Company Director's Desktop Guide

by David M . Martin (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.40

  This is the best-selling practical guide for company directors, fully updated to reflect the new Companies Act. The new Companies Act is the longest Act ever and has wide-ranging implications for directors of all companies, large and small, public and private. The Act received Royal Assent in November 2006; there is a transition period and it will come fully into force in 2008 but all company directors need to grasp the significant changes to the law now. This new edition covers all the changes made by the Act with guidance on their implications for directors and action to be taken. Major changes include: directors need to be very aware of some crucial changes to the law which significantly increase their liabilities, eg: previously a director could not be liable for a wrong decision, if made in good faith - now shareholders can instigate legal action against any director for any action or omission which in their opinion has damaged the company. Thorogood Desktop Guides are a practical source of reference, guidance, techniques and best practice - packed with checklists, charts, do's and don'ts, summaries, special tips and case studies.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.40

  The Company Director's Desktop Guide has been providing accessible, expert guidance and assurance to company directors for many years. With this comprehensive, user-friendly guide you can be assured that you comply with an ever-growing maze of legislation and minimise your exposure to personal liability. The new edition of this best-selling desktop guide is fully revised and updated to reflect the latest legislation. It includes a Free CD, containing the most important Companies House forms and explanatory notes. The tasks and responsibilities of the company director are becoming more demanding as the amount and complexity of legislation increases. This is a practically-oriented book, ideal for you if you: have no legal training - refers to the law but is jargon-free; need to know what you have to do and what you should not do - packed with checklists, hints and warnings; are pressed for time - focuses on ensuring that you know the essentials and do not break company law; are concerned about your liabilities and outlines how these can arise and provides guidance on how to minimize their effects. This new edition has been fully updated and revised to take account of all the latest changes to law and practice. It includes new material on: employee comparability and consultation, including part time employees and fixed term contract personnel; accounting for 'human assets'; the Operating and Financial Review; and Corporate Social Responsibility.