Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS C1304 |
Module Title:
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Business Law for Accountants
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Title:
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Business Law for Accountants
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Module Level:: |
6 |
Module Coordinator: |
Martin Meagher
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Module Author:: |
Sadhb Reddy
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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7265 |
LAWS H1302 |
Business Law for Accountants |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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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.
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TORT LAW (15%)
• Negligence simpliciter and vicarious liability
• Negligent misstatement
• Professional negligence and disclaimers
• Liability for Defective Products
• Remedies
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ASPECTS OF COMMERCIAL LAW (10%)
• Sale of Goods and Supply of Services Law
• Unfair Terms Regulations
• Consumer Credit Act 1995 - HP, Credit Transactions
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
6.00 |
72 |
Independent Learning Time |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
15.00 |
15 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Keenan, A.. (2021), Essentials of Irish Business Law, 7th. Boru Press, Tipperary, [ISBN: 9781916019980].
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Anthony Thuillier and Catherine MacDaid. (2015), Business Law in Ireland, 25, Clarus Press, 2015, [ISBN: 9781905536771].
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Allison Kenneally & John Tully. (2013), The Irish Legal System, 21, Clarus Press, 2013, p.390.
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Anthony Thuillier. (2015), Company Law in Ireland, Second Edition, 2. 20, Clarus Press, 2015.
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Murphy, E.. (2015), Make That Grade: Irish Company Law, 5th. Gill Education, [ISBN: 9780717168828].
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Fiona de Londras. Principles of Irish Property Law, 2. Clarus Press, Ireland.
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Paul Carroll. (2013), Guide to Personal Insolvency - Ireland, Paul Carroll (10 July 2013), Ireland.
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Byrne & McCutheon,. (2009), The Irish Legal System, 5th ed,, Butterworths.
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/, Citizens Information.
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http://www.deti.ie/commerce/companylaw.h
tm, Department of Enterprise, Trade and
Innovation.
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