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FR – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q7a – Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

Discusses main sources of financial reporting regulations and reasons for regulatory practices.

Question

Within the context of financial reporting and regulatory frameworks:

i. Discuss the main sources of regulations. (3 Marks)
ii. Discuss TWO reasons why financial reporting practice should be regulated. (2 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Accounting Standards, Company Law, Financial Reporting, Regulations, Regulatory Rationale, Stock Exchange
Level: Level 2

Topic: Regulatory Framework for Financial Reporting

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SB – Q1d – Company Law

List powers exercised by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of a company.

Question

One of the two organs of a company is the general meeting of members.

Required:
State FOUR powers of the Annual General Meeting.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2020

BL – Nov 2020 – L1 – SA – Q4 – Company Law

Objective question testing knowledge on instances where a court may disregard corporate personality.

Question

4. A situation in which the court would disregard the distinction between the personalities of a company and its members is
A. Subrogation
B. Alienation
C. Lifting the veil of incorporation
D. Disregarding the law
E. The rule in Foss vs. Habbotle

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Tags: Company Law, Corporate Personality, Legal Principles, Veil of Incorporation
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2020

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6B – Company Law

Explain two fiduciary duties of a company director.

Question

Directors of companies are placed in special and unique positions. Their status imposes certain duties on them, and these include fiduciary duties.

Required:
Explain any TWO fiduciary duties of a company director.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q6A – Company Law

Advise on the importance of filing annual returns for Xeyoze Limited.

Question

Xeyoze Limited was incorporated by the Corporate Affairs Commission on February 1, 2010. On March 1, 2011, the company bid for a contract to rehabilitate one of the nation’s oil refineries. This contract attracted scores of bidders because it was seen as a very lucrative one. A rival bidder objected to the competence of Xeyoze Limited to bid for the contract on the ground that an investigation at the Corporate Affairs Commission revealed that the company has not filed its annual returns.

Required: Advise Xeyoze Limited on the following:

(i) The importance of filing annual returns. (2 Marks)
(ii) The period within which the annual returns must be filed. (2 Marks)
(iii) The consequences of failure to file annual returns. (2 Marks)
(iv) Whether it is optional to file the annual returns or not (2 Marks)
(v) What is your advice if the contract was bid for on October 1, 2010? (3 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Business Law, Company Law, Compliance
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SB – Q1B – Company Law

Advise Halidu on transferring shares to raise money for school fees.

Question

Halidu holds one million shares in Realshares Nigeria Plc. Zaidi, his son, has just returned from the University of Basel because he could not pay school fees. Halidu is cash-strapped and wants to know whether he could transfer his shares to someone else to raise money to pay the fees.
Required: Advise Halidu, stating the statutory conditions by which he could transfer his shares. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q18 – Company Law

Identify the concept that allows a company to continue existing despite changes in ownership.

Question

The fact that a company cannot die connotes that it has:

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – May 2012 – L1 – SA – Q10 – Company Law

State the resolution required for a compulsory winding up of a company.

Question

State the type of resolution that is required in order to effect a compulsory winding-up of a company by the Federal High Court.

Answer

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Tags: Business Law, Company Law, Winding-up
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: MAY 2012

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SB – Q4 – Company Law

Understanding the principles of the Salomon vs Salomon & Co Ltd case, circumstances for lifting the veil of incorporation, and statutory terms of partnership agreements

Question

(a) Explain the legal principle(s) established in the case of Salomon vs Salomon Co. Ltd. (1897). (2 Marks)

(b) State FOUR circumstances when the veil of incorporation of a company may be lifted under statute. (4 Marks)

(d) State FIVE statutory terms of a Partnership Agreement as contained in Sections 24 and 25 of the Partnership Act 1890. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, Legal Personality, Lifting the Veil, Partnership Agreement
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2011 – L1 – SA – Q9 – Company Law

Identifying the type of company that limits liability to contributions of members.

Question

A company that limits its liability by what members undertake to contribute to its capital is called …………………………

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, Liability of Members, Limited by Guarantee
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2011

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Company Law

Specifies the length of notice required for all types of general meetings.

Question

The length of notice required for all types of general meetings from the date the notice is sent is _____________________.

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, General Meetings, Notice Requirements, Short Answer
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Company Law

Identifies what a corporate body in liquidation is disqualified from joining.

Question

A corporate body in liquidation is disqualified from joining in the formation of _____________________.

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, Corporate Disqualification, Liquidation, Short Answer
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Agency Law

Identifies the court that has jurisdiction to wind up a company.

Question

An agent owes _____________________ to his principal.

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Agency Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q14 – Company Law

Identifies the time frame within which a public company must hold its statutory meeting after incorporation.

Question

On incorporation, a public company must hold its Statutory meeting within

A. 6 months
B. 5 months
C. 3 months
D. 2 months
E. 1 month

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, Incorporation, Multiple Choice, Statutory Meeting
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Company Law

Identifies grounds for the disqualification of a company director.

Question

The following disqualifies a Director of a company EXCEPT

A. Insanity
B. Conviction
C. Bankruptcy
D. Being a principal partner
E. Court order

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q12 – Company Law

Identifies the minimum liability of members in a company limited by guarantee during winding up

Question

The liability of the members of a company limited by guarantee to contribute to the assets, in the event of its being wound up, shall not be less than

A. N 10,000
B. N 20,000
C. N 30,000
D. N 40,000
E. N 50,000

Answer

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Tags: Company Law, Guarantee Companies, Liability, Multiple Choice
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q11 – Company Law

Examines restrictions on the transfer of share interests in a company.

Question

The right to transfer an interest in the share of a company can be limited by the

A. Memorandum of Association
B. Articles of Association
C. Policy Manual of the company
D. Company’s directors
E. Secretary of the company

Answer

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Tags: Articles of Association, Company Law, Multiple Choice, Shares
Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2013

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q8 – Company Law

egal status of property transfers after compulsory winding-up.

Question

On commencement of compulsory winding-up of a company, any transfer of its property thereafter is
A. Valid
B. Invalid
C. Void
D. Voidable
E. Enforceable

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q7 – Company Law

Identifying the financial term for a company unable to pay debts.

Question

A company that is unable to pay its debts as and when due is said to be
A. Bankrupt
B. Bad
C. Illiquid
D. Insolvent
E. Undercapitalised

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2015

BL – Nov 2015 – L1 – SA – Q6 – Company Law

Essential skills required for the exercise of auditor duties.

Question

The duties of an auditor are many and require the exercise of
A. Common Sense
B. Social Knowledge
C. Care and skill
D. Connection
E. Influence

Answer

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Level: Level 1

Topic: Company Law
Series: NOV 2015

Question Tag: Company Law

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Explain two fiduciary duties of a company director.

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Advise Halidu on transferring shares to raise money for school fees.

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Identify the concept that allows a company to continue existing despite changes in ownership.

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State the resolution required for a compulsory winding up of a company.

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Understanding the principles of the Salomon vs Salomon & Co Ltd case, circumstances for lifting the veil of incorporation, and statutory terms of partnership agreements

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Identifying the type of company that limits liability to contributions of members.

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BL – Nov 2013 – L1 – SA – Q13 – Company Law

Specifies the length of notice required for all types of general meetings.

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Identifies what a corporate body in liquidation is disqualified from joining.

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Identifies the court that has jurisdiction to wind up a company.

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Identifies the time frame within which a public company must hold its statutory meeting after incorporation.

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Identifies grounds for the disqualification of a company director.

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Identifies the minimum liability of members in a company limited by guarantee during winding up

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Examines restrictions on the transfer of share interests in a company.

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egal status of property transfers after compulsory winding-up.

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Identifying the financial term for a company unable to pay debts.

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Essential skills required for the exercise of auditor duties.

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