Law and ethics 1 a introduction constitution of ireland divisions of law

1. Law and Ethics
1. Introduction

2. Introductions!
(Two Truths and a Lie)

3. Law and
Ethics
Are there benefits to
studying this course?
Core subject in Accounting
Technician Course
But also!
● Will enhance your
knowledge of rights in
the workplace
● Will help you know when
you can bring items
back for refunds in
shops
● Will help you when you
make complaints about

4. What you will cover in this course
● How law in Ireland is structured
● What the different courts do
● The role of EU Law
● How contracts work
● How employment law operates
● Rights in redundancies

5. And….
● Consumer law and what the penalties are when it’s
breached
● The different types of businesses that exist
● How companies are formed and financed
● What auditors do
● Why companies have meetings
● What liquidation means

6. How is the course assessed?
1 End of Year Exam
40% Introduction to Law
40% Company Law
20% Corporate Governance,
Ethics and Data Protection

7. Assessing ourselves
● Assignments
● Group Work
● Reading
● Discussions in
class
● Some tests

8. Structure of the classes
● Readings in advance
● Presentation in class
● Group discussions
● Quizzes
● Slides will be
emailed afterwards or

9. Remember!
Questions are valuable for
all of us!

10. You know a lot about law already!

12. If you could change one law,
what would it be and why?

13. What are your
expectations for
this course?
Can we meet
them?

14. Thanks!
You can email questions and feedback to
msstephanielord@yahoo.com