What every director should know

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.

Multiple copy discounts

Why not order a copy of The ICSA Director's Guide for all your directors, or director designates. Call us on 020 7612 7020 for details of discounts available for multiple copy purchases.

Paperback •  ISBN: 9781860722479 •   192 pages • Published February 2004 • £24.95

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

About the author
Martha Bruce: Martha Bruce, FCIS, is a Chartered Secretary and partner of David Venus and Partners, a leading firm of Chartered Secretaries in practice.