Subjects:

Company Law

Contents:

Fundamentals about directors

Powers and management of directors

Length of service

Origin of directors’

duties

Disclosure requirement

Administrative duties

Restricted and prohibited transactions

Shareholders

Financial accounts

Health and safety

Protection of stakeholder interests

The struggling company and directors’

duties

Penalties for directors

Plus appendices including: The 2003 Combined Code The Turnbull Report Statutory forms and filing periods Recommended document retention periods Permitted transactions including loans Inspection of service contracts Data protection principles

Directors of UK companies have an extensive range of legal responsibilities. It is essential that they are equipped with the information and guidance they need on how to stay within the law and contribute effectively to their companies. The ICSA Director's Guide, 2nd edition provides an overview of the duties, liabilities and responsibilities of company directors. It examines all aspects of directorship from appointment to resignation including best practice, delegation, liability, insolvency, shareholders and corporate governance.

This new edition now includes:
* the 2003 Combined Code
* board performance evaluation
* money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
* provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002.

Whether you are a seasoned or newly appointed director, executive or non-executive, this guide is the essential, handy reference to help you identify and comply with the duties prescribed by company law.