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001			ABS66023
008			021104n2002 000 0 eng u
035			_a(Sirsi) u120346
100			_aMaslen, L
245			_aComing up to date
260			_c2002
490			_aAccountancy _v130(1310) October 2002, 113-115
520			_aSets 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
590			_aABS
650			_aCOMPANY LAW
650			_aCOMPANY INFORMATION
650			_aFINANCIAL STATEMENTS
650			_aCOMPANY ACCOUNTS
650			_aSHAREHOLDERS
650			_aDIRECTORS
650			_aREFORM
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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999			_c71505 _d71505