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Series: Accountancy ; 130(1310) October 2002, 113-115Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: 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| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66023 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 120346-1001 |
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