Coming up to date
Maslen, L
Coming up to date - 2002 - Accountancy 130(1310) October 2002, 113-115 .
Sets out the key recommendations in the white paper, "Modernising company law", published in July 2002. Government has tried to address the needs of small companies first, with additional provisions for larger/public companies where necessary. Areas covered in the company white paper include company formation and constitution; capital maintenance; availability of company information; shareholders and decision making; directors' responsibilities; company reporting and audit including financial statements and operating and financial review (OFR); legislative proposals such as the Standard's Board; and oversea companies. Highlights where further consultation is being sought. White paper available from www.dti.gov.uk/companiesbill/index.htm
COMPANY LAW
COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY ACCOUNTS
SHAREHOLDERS
DIRECTORS
REFORM
Coming up to date - 2002 - Accountancy 130(1310) October 2002, 113-115 .
Sets out the key recommendations in the white paper, "Modernising company law", published in July 2002. Government has tried to address the needs of small companies first, with additional provisions for larger/public companies where necessary. Areas covered in the company white paper include company formation and constitution; capital maintenance; availability of company information; shareholders and decision making; directors' responsibilities; company reporting and audit including financial statements and operating and financial review (OFR); legislative proposals such as the Standard's Board; and oversea companies. Highlights where further consultation is being sought. White paper available from www.dti.gov.uk/companiesbill/index.htm
COMPANY LAW
COMPANY INFORMATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMPANY ACCOUNTS
SHAREHOLDERS
DIRECTORS
REFORM