SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, The

Product Details:
Author(s):
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Year Published:
2012
Edition
Type:
Print | Loose-leaf
Language:
English
About this publication
The SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 is based on selected sections from the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and includes information on matters which are practical and relevant to SAICA members and other individuals in business who engage with company law. The aim of the Guide is to summarise certain provisions of the Act and to refer to applicable Regulations.
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Content
The SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 – loose-leaf subscription in binder
Introduction
Glossary
Important information
Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
External companies
Accounting, company records, financial statements and auditing
Capitalisation of companies
Governance of companies  
Chapter 3 (important information) application
Existing share incentive scheme
Appointment of a compliance officer for an employee share scheme
Business rescue
Whistle blowers
Annexures:
Alterable provisions
Considerations relating to MOI
Decision tree on audit or review
Audit, review and reporting standards
JSE Listings Requirements
UN Global Compact
Comparison of forms (old and new Acts)
List of new prescribed forms not replacing other forms
List of special resolutions required
Index
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Topics include:
Companies Act: Background and Purpose – Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Prof. Tshepo Mongalo
Interpretation and Application – Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Prof. Tshepo Mongalo
Deadlines and Transitional Provisions – Dr Johan Erasmus, Karen Louw
The Memorandum of Incorporation – Dr Johan Erasmus, Karen Louw
Directors: Non-profit, Profit and State-owned companies – Dr Johan Erasmus, Freddie Kuhn, Madeleine Burger
The Impact of the Companies Act on Directors – Dr Johan Erasmus, Freddie Kuhn, Madeleine Burger
Company Secretaries – Dr Johan Erasmus, Thinglemony Pather, Mohamed Adam
Audit Committees – Dr Johan Erasmus, Thinglemony Pather, Mohamed Adam
Small business, CCs, Shelf companies and NPCs – Dr Johan Erasmus, Robert Thompson, Ashley Vandiar
Auditors and Reviewers – Dr Johan Erasmus, Robert Thompson, Ashley Vandiar
Solvency, Liquidity and Business Rescue – Dr Johan Erasmus, Fredré Meiring, Eric Levenstein
The Roles of Players – Dr Johan Erasmus, Fredré Meiring, Eric Levenstein
Q & A: Company Types and Administration Issues – Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Karen Louw
Q & A: Accounting, Auditing and Review – Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Karen Louw
Q & A: Company Directors, Secretaries and Officers – Dr Johan Erasmus, Madeleine Burger
Q & A: Solvency, Liquidity and Business Rescue – Dr Johan Erasmus, Madeleine Burger
Interest / Benefit to
Chartered accountants
Accountants
Auditors
Company secretaries
Compliance officers
Directors, managers and board members of companies