Companies Act session 2 - Introduction to the Act and its applicability

Price:
R345.00 (VAT Incl.)
Level:
Accounting professionals
Sub-level:
Companies Act
Lecturer:
Yvonne Rossouw
Duration:
90 Minutes
Additionals:
   CPD Assessment
   Certificate

Lesson Outline


Every company that is registered in South Africa must comply with the Companies Act. That includes any Close Corporation.
Are you aware of the implications of the Companies Act and how it affects your company or those of your clients?
Join us on this series of lessons as we discover and unpack the implications of the Companies Act, the rights and responsibilities of shareholders and directors and the consequences of non-compliance.
In this lesson we will discuss the applicability of the Act, why it exists, and how companies are registered in terms of the Companies Act.
The following will be covered during this lesson:
• Overview of the Act
• Why is it important and who should comply
• Types of Companies
• The Companies Tribunal and their mandate
• Registration of a company in terms of the Companies Act
• Memorandum of Incorporation
• Validity of Company actions and contracts
• Reckless trading