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The SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 is based on selected sections from the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and includes information on matters which are practical and relevant to SAICA members and other individuals in business who engage with company law. The aim of the Guide is to summarise certain provisions of the Act and to refer to applicable Regulations.

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The SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008

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The SAICA Guide to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 - loose-leaf subscription in binder

• Introduction
• Glossary
• Important information
• Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI)
• External companies
• Accounting, company records, financial statements and auditing
• Capitalisation of companies
• Governance of companies  
• Chapter 3 (important information) application
• Existing share incentive scheme
• Appointment of a compliance officer for an employee share scheme
• Business rescue
• Whistle blowers
• Annexures:
  • Alterable provisions
  • Considerations relating to MOI
  • Decision tree on audit or review
  • Audit, review and reporting standards
  • JSE Listings Requirements
  • UN Global Compact
  • Comparison of forms (old and new Acts)
  • List of new prescribed forms not replacing other forms
  • List of special resolutions required
• Index

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Topics include:

• Companies Act: Background and Purpose - Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Prof. Tshepo Mongalo
• Interpretation and Application - Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Prof. Tshepo Mongalo
• Deadlines and Transitional Provisions - Dr Johan Erasmus, Karen Louw
• The Memorandum of Incorporation - Dr Johan Erasmus, Karen Louw
• Directors: Non-profit, Profit and State-owned companies - Dr Johan Erasmus, Freddie Kuhn, Madeleine Burger
• The Impact of the Companies Act on Directors - Dr Johan Erasmus, Freddie Kuhn, Madeleine Burger
• Company Secretaries - Dr Johan Erasmus, Thinglemony Pather, Mohamed Adam
• Audit Committees - Dr Johan Erasmus, Thinglemony Pather, Mohamed Adam
• Small business, CCs, Shelf companies and NPCs - Dr Johan Erasmus, Robert Thompson, Ashley Vandiar
• Auditors and Reviewers - Dr Johan Erasmus, Robert Thompson, Ashley Vandiar
• Solvency, Liquidity and Business Rescue - Dr Johan Erasmus, Fredré Meiring, Eric Levenstein
• The Roles of Players - Dr Johan Erasmus, Fredré Meiring, Eric Levenstein
• Q & A: Company Types and Administration Issues - Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Karen Louw
• Q & A: Accounting, Auditing and Review - Dr Johan Erasmus, Rory Voller, Karen Louw
• Q & A: Company Directors, Secretaries and Officers - Dr Johan Erasmus, Madeleine Burger
• Q & A: Solvency, Liquidity and Business Rescue - Dr Johan Erasmus, Madeleine Burger