Our guidance outlines directors responsibilities in relation to going concern and for the viability of the business more broadly. Our guidance also offers practical advice on strategic finance and resilience planning.
- For further resources, visit our Directors' Roles, duties and responsibilities hub
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ICAEW introduction to the law on dividends
- Article
- 01 Jun 2020
- ICAEW
The law on dividend payments by companies has become a subject of some public interest. ICAEW welcomes this and has published a short introduction to the law.
Why company directors should use social media
- Thought leadership report
- 11 May 2020
- PDF (1,312kb)
- Corporate Governance Department
Directors should start using social media to engage with all stakeholders. Social media attracts an enormous number of users, including company employees, suppliers, and existing and new customers. In this ICAEW Connect and Reflect report, we describe the benefits of social media for directors.
Companies, directors and company law
- Helpsheets and support
- 21 Jul 2016
- Business Law Department
Further information on companies, directors and company law.
Consequences of breach of directors' responsibilities
- Helpsheets and support
- 16 Oct 2018
- Business Law Department
Directors are subject to a variety of sanctions for breach of their duties.
Directors' responsibilities for the activity of a company generally
- Helpsheets and support
- 16 Oct 2018
- Business Law Department
The directors are ultimately responsible for the management of the company.
Directors' responsibilities for transactions with shareholders
- Helpsheets and support
- 09 Jun 2020
- Business Law Department
Directors are responsible for ensuring their company complies with requirements applicable to certain transactions, including raising money from shareholders.
Directors' responsibilities for corporate administration
- Helpsheets and support
- 16 Oct 2018
- Business Law Department
Directors have specific responsibilities in relation to operation of the company, including preparing annual reports and accounts.
Directors' responsibilities if a company is in financial difficulty and dealing with investigations
- Helpsheets and support
- 16 Oct 2018
- Business Law Department
If a company is in financial difficulty, directors have additional duties to their usual responsibilities.
Directors' responsibilities for internal governance
- Helpsheets and support
- 06 Dec 2018
- Business Law Department
Directors are responsible for the internal governance (or organisation) of the company.
Transactions between a company and its directors
- Helpsheets and support
- 15 Oct 2018
- Business Law Department
There are specific rules that apply to certain transactions between the company and its directors.
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