Module Details

Module Code: LAWS C1304
Module Title: Business Law for Accountants
Title: Business Law for Accountants
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Martin Meagher
Module Author:: Sadhb Reddy
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the Irish legal system and a sound working knowledge of the basic principles of contract law, tort law, land law, company law, and the law relating to personal bankruptcy.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate a sound understanding of the basic structure of the Irish legal system, sources of law and the structure of government
LO2 Describe and explain the fundamental principles of contract law, sale of goods law, and tort law
LO3 Describe and explain the main principles of company law
LO4 Describe and explain the basic principles of land law
LO5 Describe and explain the basic legal principles relating to personal insolvency and bankruptcy
LO6 Access and utilise both paper and electronic sources of legal information for research purposes
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7265 LAWS H1302 Business Law for Accountants
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
THE IRISH LEGAL SYSTEM (15%)
• Definition and Classification of law • Sources of Irish Law • Common Law and precedent • Legislation – types and legislative process • Constitution – Separation of Powers and Fundamental Rights. • EU law – sources and institutions.
THE LAW OF CONTRACT (15%)
• Formation of contract • Contract Terms • Validity of Contracts –vitiating factors; • Discharge of contract; • Remedies for breach of contract; • E-Commerce and electronic contracts.
TORT LAW (15%)
• Negligence simpliciter and vicarious liability • Negligent misstatement • Professional negligence and disclaimers • Liability for Defective Products • Remedies
ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL LAW (10%)
• Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Law • Unfair Terms Regulations • Consumer Credit Act 1995 - HP, Credit Transactions
INTRODUCTION TO COMPANY LAW (15%)
• Different Forms of Business Organizations • Company Formation • Separate Legal Personality and Limited Liability • Directors’ Duties and Obligations • Receivership, Examinership, and Liquidations • Office of the Director of Corporate Enforcement - Restriction and Disqualification
DATA PROTECTION LAW (10%)
• Statutory Basis for Data Protection Law - GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 • Data Controllers and Data Processors • Legal Obligations of Data Controllers - Accountability Principle • Rights of Data Subjects • Consent • Breach - Notification Requirements • Enforcement - Data Protection Commission
PRINCIPLES OF LAND LAW (10%)
The meaning of property and interest in land; Distinction between ownership and possession; Distinction between legal and equitable interests; Possessory Interests; Meaning of freehold, fee simple, life estate and the effect of Land and Conveyancing Law Reform Act 2009; Relationship of Landlord and Tenant; Lease-licence distinction; Meaning of assignment and sub-letting; Basic distinctions between joint tenancy and tenancy in common; Nature of a mortgage; Meaning of adverse possession and limitation
PERSONAL INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY LAW (10%)
The role of Debt Relief Notices (DRNs), Debt Settlement Arrangements (DSAs) and Personal Insolvency Arrangements (PIAs); the main provisions of Personal Insolvency Act 2012 and the Personal Insolvency (Amendment ) Act 2015; the role of the Insolvency Service of Ireland in administering DRNs, DSAs, PIAs, and bankruptcy procedures; the role of Personal Insolvency Practitioners (PIPs)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written unseen or "take home" examination which will be given in term one and will require candidates to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in answering one or more essay and/or problem question(s). The answer(s)/solution(s)/findings may be presented in writing, orally, or both.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written unseen or "take home" examination which will be given in term one and will require candidates to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in answering one or more essay and/or problem question(s). The answer(s)/solution(s)/findings may be presented in writing, orally, or both.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written unseen or "take home" examination which will be given in terms one or two and will require candidates to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in answering one or more essay and/or problem question(s). The answer(s)/solution(s)/findings may be presented in writing, orally, or both.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A written unseen or "take home" examination which will be given in terms one or two and will require candidates to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills in answering one or more essay and/or problem question(s). The answer(s)/solution(s)/findings may be presented in writing, orally, or both.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5,6
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Contact Hours Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 6.00 72
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 11.87 178
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description Every Week 15.00 15
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Keenan, A.. (2021), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 7th. Boru Press, Tipperary, [ISBN: 9781916019980].
  • Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, 25, Clarus Press, 2015, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
  • Allison Kenneally & John Tully. (2013), The Irish Legal System, 21, Clarus Press, 2013, p.390.
  • Anthony Thuillier. (2015), Company Law in Ireland, Second Edition, 2. 20, Clarus Press, 2015.
  • Murphy, E.. (2015), Make That Grade: Irish Company Law, 5th. Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717168828].
  • Fiona de Londras. Principles of Irish Property Law, 2. Clarus Press, Ireland.
  • Paul Carroll. (2013), Guide to Personal Insolvency - Ireland, Paul Carroll (10 July 2013), Ireland.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Byrne & McCutheon,. (2009), The Irish Legal System, 5th ed,, Butterworths.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/, Citizens Information.
  • http://www.deti.ie/commerce/companylaw.h tm, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation.
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