CPA 003: Introduction to Law and Governance
Categories: Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
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GENERAL OBJECTIVE
This paper is intended to equip the candidate with the knowledge, skills, and attitude that will enable him/her to apply the principles of law and legal systems in an entity and ensure compliance with basic principles of governance and ethics.
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What Will You Learn?
- Essential elements of the legal system
- Legal personality
- Law of contract and tort
- Principles of business law in practice
- Principles of ethics in practice
- Fundamental principles of governance
Course Content
NATURE, PURPOSE AND CLASSIFICATION OF LAW
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05:22
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19:53
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16:08
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09:06
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12:45
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Legislation and Delegated Legislation
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Substance of Common Law and Doctrines of Equity
23:42 -
African Customary Law
05:39 -
Judicial Precedence
24:30 -
General Rules of International Law and Ratified Treaties
05:52 -
Revision Questions With Answers
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
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Meaning of Administrative Law
13:50 -
Sources of Administrative Law
09:53 -
Functions of Administrative Laws
08:46 -
Doctrine of Separation of Powers
11:50 -
Delegated Legislation
22:12 -
Control of Delegated Legislation
15:22 -
Discretion and Judicial Count of Executive
05:30 -
Liability of State (Contractual/ Tortious)
04:36 -
Principles of Natural Justice
38:09 -
Judicial Control of the Executive
16:05 -
Independence of Judiciary
08:33 -
Remedies in Administrative Law (Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Habeas Corpus; Injunction and Declaration)
05:16 -
Revision Questions With Answers
THE COURT SYSTEM
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Establishment, Structure, Composition and Jurisdiction of Courts
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Supreme Court
08:07 -
Court of Appeal
05:24 -
High Court
15:22 -
Employment and Labour Relations Court
06:27 -
Environmental and Land court
02:21 -
International Court of Justice
06:12 -
Magistrates Court
03:09 -
Court Martial
09:30 -
Kadhi’s Court
04:00 -
Distinction Between Courts and Tribunals
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Revision Questions With Answers
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS (ADR)
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Nature of Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR)
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Nature and Types of Disputes
08:55 -
Legal Framework Governing ADR
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General Principles of ADR
06:35 -
Negotiation and Conciliation
08:16 -
Mediation
13:53 -
Arbitration
16:46 -
Dispute Review Boards
06:41 -
Traditional Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
04:38 -
Revision Questions With Answers
LAW OF PERSONS
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Natural and Artificial Persons
12:23 -
Nationality, Citizenship and Domicile
06:46 -
Unincorporated and Incorporated Associations
11:46 -
Co-operative Societies
14:39 -
Revision Questions With Answers
LAW OF TORT
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Nature of Tort
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General Defenses Under Tort
16:48 -
Negligence
15:24 -
Types of Liabilities in Tort
15:24 -
Trespass
29:44 -
Limitation and Survival of Actions
05:28 -
Remedies in Tort
08:09 -
Principles in Awards Damages
11:42 -
Defamation
21:56 -
Revision Questions With Answers
LAW OF CONTRACT
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Definition of a Contract
03:09 -
Classification of Contracts
04:55 -
Essentials of a Valid Contract
10:37 -
Terms of a Contracts
06:43 -
Exemption Clauses
07:51 -
Vitiating Factors
16:30 -
Discharge of Contract
09:50 -
Remedies for Breach of a Contract
05:33 -
Limitation of Actions
03:51 -
Contract Negotiation
08:13 -
Revision Questions With Answers
SALE OF GOODS
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Nature of the Contract of Sale of Goods
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Types of Goods
08:15 -
Formalities of the Contract
06:23 -
Terms of the Contract
16:48 -
Implied Terms by Statute, Custom/Usage
07:23 -
Rights and Duties of the Parties
19:14 -
Remedies for Price and Breach of Contract
07:51 -
Auction Sale/Caveat Emptor
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International Contracts of Sale
19:15 -
Revision Questions With Answers
AGENCY
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Meaning and Nature of the Agency Contract
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Types of Agents
14:16 -
Parties to the Agency Relationship
04:03 -
Creation of Agency
21:23 -
Authority of an Agent
05:08 -
Rights and Duties of the Parties
11:04 -
Personal Liability of Agents
06:13 -
Liability of the Parties
07:24 -
Termination of Agency
07:18 -
Revision Questions With Answers
PARTNERSHIP
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Nature of Partnership
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Registration Process and Requirements of Partnership Business
06:14 -
Types of Partnerships
13:51 -
Rights, Duties and Liabilities of Existing, Incoming and Minor Partners
10:41 -
Management of Partnerships
06:41 -
Dissolution of Partnerships and its Consequences
12:23 -
Revision Questions With Answers
INDEMNITY AND GUARANTEES
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Essential Features of Indemnity
08:42 -
Nature and Extent of Liability of Indemnifier
06:58 -
Commencement of Liability of Indemnifier
04:50 -
Nature of the Contracts
13:35 -
Obligations of Surety
05:40 -
Discharge of Surety
07:08 -
Letters of Credit
13:33 -
Rights and Duties of the Parties
11:31 -
Termination of the Contract
05:14 -
Remedies for Breach of Contracts
06:48 -
Revision Questions With Answers
INSURANCE
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Nature of the Contract; Types, Parties to an Insurance Contract
10:34 -
Formalities of the Contract
07:38 -
Types of Risks
09:49 -
Parties to the Contract of Insurance
04:20 -
Principles of Insurance
18:08 -
Types of Insurance
08:33 -
Transfers and Amalgamation
04:29 -
Termination of the Contract
04:35 -
ICT and Insurance
05:38 -
Revision Questions With Answers
NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
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Nature and Characteristics
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Negotiability of the Instrument
11:23 -
Types: Cheques, Promissory Notes, Bills of Exchange
30:00 -
Types of Crossings
07:31 -
Obligations of the Parties
06:55 -
Banker-Customer Relationship
09:13 -
Presentment; Purpose, Time, Place
04:30 -
Discharge from Liability
05:23 -
Modes of Discharge
04:35 -
Dishonour, Mode of Dishonour, Nature of Protest, Penalties for Dishonour
05:03 -
Acceptance for Honour
03:52 -
Criminal Liability
06:16 -
Revision Questions With Answers
THE LAW OF PROPERTY
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Definition of Property
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Classification of Property (Real and Personal, Movable and Immovable, Tangible and Intangible)
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Property in Land: Private, Public and Community Land
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Interests in Land: Estates, Servitudes and Encumbrances
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Intellectual Property: Plant Breeder’s Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights and Industrial Designs
00:00 -
Administration and Management of Land
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Sectional Properties
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Management Company
00:00 -
Obligations of Lessor and Lessee in Sessional Property Act
00:00 -
Transfer of Land Rights
00:00 -
Role of Professionals (Advocates, Certified Secretaries) in Land Transactions
00:00 -
Revision Questions With Answers
INTRODUCTION TO CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
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Corporate Governance – Definition and Objects
10:00 -
Principles of Corporate Governance
08:05 -
Best Practice in Corporate Governance
10:16 -
Role of Stakeholders (Shareholders, Board of Directors, Government)
07:55 -
Conflict of Interest – Investor Education and Protection of Shareholders
10:44 -
Compliance Obligations
13:48 -
Legal Audit- Definition and Objects
08:55
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
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Introduction and Overview of Professional Ethics
12:31 -
Professional Misconduct
08:01 -
Publicity and Advertisement
10:40 -
Morality and Etiquette
15:24 -
Professional Ethics for Accountants, Corporate Secretaries
05:46 -
Ethics and Practice Within a Firm
06:59 -
Enforcement of Professional Ethics and Standards
09:14
REVISION QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q1
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q2
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q3
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q4
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q5
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q6
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance August 2022 Q7
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance April 2022 Q1
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance April 2022 Q3
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance April 2022 Q5
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance April 2022 Q6
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CPA Introduction To Law And Governance April 2022 Q7
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