Commercial Law
Issued by
Griffith University
Earners have demonstrated successful achievement of learning outcomes in the following areas: Australian legal system; principles of contract law and tort and consumer protection law; legal responsibilities relating to the creation and operation of business organisations; corporate governance. This badge meets the FASEA National Financial Adviser Curriculum core knowledge area for Commercial Law.
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Demonstrated competency across the content including knowledge and application of principles of business and corporations law.
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Knowledge of the Australian legal system including sources of law, the role of legislation and the common law, the jurisdiction of the State and Federal Courts and the role of the Courts in dispute resolution. Demonstrated understanding of the key legal principles of: contract law and tort and consumer protection law; creation and operation of different forms of business organisations; legal regulation of companies and limited liability; corporate governance and decision making.
Standards
This badge meets the FASEA National Financial Adviser Curriculum core knowledge area for Commercial Law.
Earners of this badge will have met the requirements set by the Tax Practitioners’ Board for its ‘Board approved course in Australian taxation law’. This is part of the educational requirements to become a registered Tax Agent or a Tax (Financial) Adviser.