The passing of the Companies Act 2006 has made it even vital that directors are fully aware of the extent of their responsibilities and the serious pitfalls which await those who are unprepared.The Company Director is essential reading for all company directors, company secretaries and their advisers. It provides comprehensive coverage, in a single volume, of the powers, legal obligations and responsibilities of executive and non-executive company directors. The complex relationships of directors with fellow directors, with the company, its employees and shareholders are fully explained.The 9th edition of this well respected and established work has been thoroughly updated to take account of the substantial changes introduced by the 2006 Act and the almost complete restatement of the previous Acts which it contains. Combined with the other changes which have occurred since the last edition in 2000, the new material includes:Auditors powers and directors' dutiesService agreements and indemnitiescorporate governanceRelations and shareholders and s459Narrative reportingLiabilities including wrongful and fraudulent tradingTakeoversFinancial assistanceCapitalSecretariesConstitutionDirectors duties/Derivative actionsREVIEWS"The chapters on powers and duties are, however, essential reading whilst the book will provide an authoritive source of reference on other questions."Company Accountant". one of the vital sources of reference for directors"Accountancy Age"This comprehensive guide should be an essential part of a secretary's library"Administrator"an impressive volume which skilfully examines the law in clear language without losing sight of the practical difficulties facing directors across a whole range of issues"The Journal of the Law Society of Scotland"The guide is an accessible reference book for directors .

looks set to become one of the vital sources of reference for directors"Accountancy Age.