how would you advise Tom to his rights to re-imbursement?

Question

Tom, a new director has found he has not been re-imbursed for expenses he incurred when he went on a familiarisation trip to various company premises.

Answer 1

Maybe he should simply re-submit his expense account.

Answer 2

The company's policy is likely to be to reimburse directors for reasonable expenses incurrred in carrying out the director's responsiblities. As a new director, Tom is obligated to familiarize himself with the company. He should be able to seek reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred in the course of fulfilling his obligation as a director of the company.