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The objective is to assess and propose modifications to the Companies Act of 1929 in light of contemporary practices and investor rights.

Proposed Amendment of British Company Law.

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Committee reports recommendations to enhance company law and investor protection in Britain.

The objective is to assess and propose modifications to the Companies Act of 1929 in light of contemporary practices and investor rights.
Appointment of the Company Law Amendment Committee by the British Board of Trade.
Review of traditional and contemporary accounting and financial practices.
Collection of expert testimony regarding auditing and business procedures.
Eighteen major recommendations for improving company law are proposed.
Contrasts between English and American accounting techniques are highlighted.
Emphasis on protecting investors while allowing ethical business practices.

Mary E. Murphy (1946) studied this question.

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