Business Law & Governance
What business law & governance means
Corporate and business law (LW) plus governance and ethics themes.
Before you start
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Worked example
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A private limited company is owned by its:
- directors
- shareholders
- employees
- creditors
Working: Shareholders own the company; directors manage it on their behalf.
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Related skills
Other ACCA Extended Practice skills in ACCA, at the same point in the course.
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Exams that assess business law & governance
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