COMPANY INVESTIGATION
QUESTION 1
April 2024 Question Seven B
Examine SIX circumstances under which an inspector may be appointed by a regulatory authority to investigate the affairs of a company. (6 marks)
QUESTION 2
December 2023 Question Four C
In relation to company investigations:
(i) Examine FIVE circumstances under which an investigation may be initiated.(5 marks)
(ii) Summarise FIVE potential outcomes or recommendations from an investigation into a company’s affairs. (5 marks)
QUESTION 3
August 2023 Question Five A
In relation to investigation of company affairs:
(i) Explain the purpose of an investigation into a company’s affairs under company law.
(4 marks)
(ii) Identify FOUR parties that have the authority to initiate an investigation of a company’s affairs under company law. (4 marks)
(iii) Highlight SIX consequences of an adverse finding from investigation of a company’s affairs. (6 marks)
QUESTION 4
April 2023 Question Four D
Identify THREE ways in which the appointment of a Court appointed inspector may be terminated. (3 marks)
QUESTION 5
December 2022 Question Seven B
Identify FIVE instances when a court may appoint one or more competent inspectors to investigate the affairs of a company. (5 marks)
QUESTION 6
August 2022 Question Six A
In relation to company investigations:
(i) Explain the legal effect of an inspector’s report. (2 marks)
(ii) Explain two duties of the management of a company during company investigations.
(2 marks)
(iii) Summarise three types of proceedings which might result from the inspector’s report of a company’s investigation. (6 marks)
QUESTION 7
April 2022 Question Seven A
Explain four circumstances that would give rise to the appointment of an inspector to investigate the affairs of a company. (8 marks)
QUESTION 8
December 2021 Question Five B
Describe live circumstances under which the registrar may order an investigation into the affairs of a company. (5 marks)
QUESTION 9
December 2021 Question Five C
Describe five powers of an inspector appointed to investigate the affairs of a company.
(5 marks)
QUESTION 10
December 2021 Pilot Paper Question Six B
Explain which court appoints an inspector to investigate a company’s affairs and what circumstances may lead to such an appointment. (14 marks)
QUESTION 11
December 2021 Pilot Paper Question Seven A and B
With respect to investigation of a company’s affairs and mergers:
(a) Identify the court that has powers to appoint an inspector. (2 marks)
(b) Describe six circumstances that might lead to such an appointment in (a) above.
(12 marks)
QUESTION 12
November 2020 Question five A
i) Describe the powers and duties of the Official Receiver in his capacity as a corporation sole. (3 marks)
ii) Highlight seven ways through which the office of the Deputy Official Receiver might become vacant. (7 marks)
QUESTION 13
November 2019 Question three B (i)
In relation to company investigations, outline four powers of an inspector appointed to investigate the affairs of a company. (4 marks)
QUESTION 14
May 2019 Question six B (i)
With regard to company accounts, audit and investigation:
Specify three categories of members who might apply to the court for appointment of company inspectors to investigate the affairs of the company. (3 marks)
QUESTION 15
November 2018 Question six A
In the context of company accounts, audit and inspection, highlight six individuals to whom the court might provide a copy of the inspector’s report. (6 marks)
QUESTION 16
May 2017 Question seven A
Discuss five circumstances under which a court might appoint one or more competent inspectors to investigate the affairs of a company. (10 marks)
QUESTION 17
September 2015 Question six D
Outline three powers of an inspector appointed to investigate the affairs of a company.
(3 marks)
