Once Upon a Time in Accounting Land
Imagine a universe where accountants wear capes (they probably should!). In this exciting realm, certain decisions within a company have to be passed with a huzzah of aplomb unmatched by mere mortal resolutions. In swoops the extraordinary resolution, donning its cape of stringent requirements and heroic undertones. It’s the superhero that 75% of voters must cheer on to save the day!
What Even is an Extraordinary Resolution? 📜
The Setting: Companies Act 1985
Back in the wild and woolly days of the Companies Act 1985, companies needed a drama-inducing, cape-worthy type of decision-making process called an extraordinary resolution for big decisions: going out of business, buying a pet dragon—okay, maybe not the last one…
- 🚀 Notice: 14 days (just enough time to wiggle out of a bad haircut appointment)
- 🚀 Approval: 75% of those voting had to say, “Heck yeah!”
Cutting to the chase, these resolutions were saved for the highly dramatic moments, like winding up a company—or announcing midnight pizza Fridays.
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title Evolution of Extraordinary Resolutions
dateFormat YYYY-MM-DD
section Notice Period
task Completion Phase:done, a1, 1985, 2000
section Voting Era
Voter Participation: done, a2, 2000, 2006
section Modern Day
New Regulations: a3, 2006, Fetch Present
Enter, Companies Act 2006 🎬
Much like how 1985 gave way to big hair and neon tights, the Companies Act 1985 gave way to the Companies Act 2006. And just like how fortunes change, the new Act did way with those dramatic requirements, but beware! Some companies, like dedicated fans of retro, keep their extraordinary resolutions alive in the articles of association.
How do They Work?
Step 1: Proposal is made
Step 2: 14-day notice is posted. That’s two weeks or many episodes of your fave Netflix show
Step 3: At least 75% of attendees must hoist their thumbs up (or press a button, we’re in the digital age)
Suspenseful Sundries 🤯
Check out a whale of a tale: extraordinary resolutions aren’t just about lofty ideas of grandiosity! The potential is more legroom for pizza slices on delivery Fridays or adopting the office hamster!
FAQs: Factor-Fueled Quips
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Q: Can I see an extraordinary resolution in action?
A: No capes but bring out 75% and thing might get extraordinary!
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Q: Why 75%? What’s the big deal?
A: It separates the ordinary mortals from legendary beings! That’s roughly 3 out of 4 accountants wearing capes. Makes sense now? 😉
Quizzes 🎓
💡 Let’s see if YOU are the Extraordinary Resolution Whiz!
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2 "quizzes": [
3 {
4 "question": "What was the notice period required for an extraordinary resolution under the Companies Act 1985?",
5 "choices": ["7 days", "10 days", "14 days", "30 days"],
6 "correct_answer": "14 days",
7 "explanation": "The law required a 14-day notice period to allow everyone a fair shot at griping or applauding!"
8 },
9 {
10 "question": "What percentage of voting members need to approve an extraordinary resolution?",
11 "choices": ["50%", "66%", "75%", "90%"],
12 "correct_answer": "75%",
13 "explanation": "It’s not extraordinary without a significant majority. After all, you’re making pretty big decisions here."
14 },
15 {
16 "question": "Which Companies Act removed the strict requirement for extraordinary resolutions?",
17 "choices": ["Companies Act 1985", "Companies Act 2001", "Companies Act 2004", "Companies Act 2006"],
18 "correct_answer": "Companies Act 2006",
19 "explanation": "The Companies Act 2006 did-away with the dramatic requirements, making life a touch simpler."
20 },
21 {
22 "question": "Can companies still include extraordinary resolutions in their articles?",
23 "choices": ["Yes", "No"],
24 "correct_answer": "Yes",
25 "explanation": "Some companies hold onto the old traditions, keeping extraordinary resolutions in their articles of association."
26 },
27 {
28 "question": "What was a common use case for extraordinary resolutions under Companies Act 1985?",
29 "choices": ["Launching new products", "Employee team building exercises", "Winding up a company", "Internal audits"],
30 "correct_answer": "Winding up a company",
31 "explanation": "Severe issues like winding up a company were often handled with extraordinary resolutions."
32 },
33 {
34 "question": "How many days were required for the notice period for an extraordinary resolution?",
35 "choices": ["7", "14", "21", "30"],
36 "correct_answer": "14",
37 "explanation": "A 14-day notice period was statutorily required to give everyone sufficient time."
38 },
39 {
40 "question": "Under what condition can extraordinary resolutions still be present in companies governed by the Companies Act 2006?",
41 "choices": ["In red-tape heavy industries", "In companies' articles of association", "If the board deems it vital", "Under exceptional financial conditions"],
42 "correct_answer": "In companies' articles of association",
43 "explanation": "Companies governed by the Companies Act 2006 can still include extraordinary resolutions in their articles."
44 },
45 {
46 "question": "What’s the main plot twist between Companies Act 1985 and 2006 regarding extraordinary resolutions?",
47 "choices": ["They were abolished", "They were simplified", "They were renamed", "They were enhanced"],
48 "correct_answer": "They were simplified",
49 "explanation": "The Companies Act 2006 simplified much of the elaborate processes required by prior legislation."
50 }
51 ]
52}
