UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA
FACULTY:         ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
DEPARTMENTS: ACCOUNTING, AUDITING & INC. TAX, & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
SUBJECT:        COMPANY LAW AIID PRACTICE
SUBJECT CODE: ACP36L2
DATE:            OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015
DURATION:         180   MINUTES                             Marks 100
EXAMINATION: MAINEXAMINATIONS
EXAMINERS:          Adv. UA Hengari
MODERATOR:           Mr. S. Biza-Khupe
  l. This naner consists oI(2l two oaqes. includins this cover Dase.
  2. Answer ALL Ouestions.
  3. No books, dictionaries, papers, cellular phones, or any other written materials are
       allowed in the examination room/hall.
  4. CLEARLY INDICATE ON THE              AI{SWER SHEETS THE MODE OF STUDY I.E.
       FULL TIME/HIGHER DIPLOMA or DISTAIIICE.
  5.   Candidates who break University of Namibia examination regulations or commit any
       malnractice will be disqualified from this examination.
Question 1
1.1 Briefly discuss the different ways in which an association   of
persons can acquire legal personality. Provide  examples              [10)
1.2 Discuss the concept of separate legal personalities as exemplified
in the leading authorities.                                           (20)
1.3 The Companies Act provides for the formation companies.
Explain the different types of companies.                              (10)
Question 2
         the contents and legal status of the memorandum of the
2.1- Discuss
company.                                                     [10)
2.2 Contrast section 38 of the Companies Act of L973 with section 44
of the Companies Act of 2008 in relation to financial assistance for
the purchase of shares.                                            (1s)
2.3 Which matters must be discussed at the annual general meeting
of thecompany?                                                 [5)
Question 3
3.1Who is disqualified from becoming a director of a company in
terms of the Companies Act?                                    [10)
3.2 Discuss the duties of directors in terms of the Companies Act (10)
Question 4
4.1 Briefly discuss the appointment of the   auditor.                 [10)
                                                     Total: 100 marks
Good luck