Advanced Corporate Law

Introduction to legal method. Company law with emphasis on roles and management of companies, shareholder rights, equity transactions, transactions between related parties, trading of shares and dissolution and liquidation of companies. Other key areas of law relevant to the auditor's activities such as contract law, monetary claim law, mortgage law, debt prosecution and bankruptcy law, property law, and tort law. Economic crime and the significance of the EU / EEA agreement in Norwegian law. The course's position and function in the study. The course will enable students to understand the legal framework conditions for enterprises, as well as identify legal risks related to enterprises, enterprise management and their own professional practice. The course facilitates understanding and application of legal rules in other subjects that are relevant to auditors.

Knowledge:

At the end of the semester, the student has knowledge of:

• company law issues related to the organization of business, roles and management of companies, shareholder rights, equity transactions, transactions between related parties and liability and criminal liability.
• key areas of law relevant to the auditor's activities, including statutory requirements for companies' transparency and work with fundamental human rights and sustainability
• legal issues related to privacy and control measures in companies and financial crime
• The significance of the EU / EEA agreement in Norwegian law

Skills:

At the end of the semester, the candidate can:

• solve legal issues using legal method
• acquire new knowledge in areas of law that are important for the auditor's activities and professional practice
• convey key subject matter through relevant forms of expression
• exchange views and experiences with other professionals
• reflect on ethical issues within areas of law that are important to the auditor's activities

General competence:

• Reference is made to learning objectives for general competence at program level, and the description of the course's position and function in the study program.

Lectures and assignment seminars.