ACCA F4 Corporate and Business Law

ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is a highly respected professional qualification, which equips students for a successful career in accountancy. It is a postgraduate qualification, which provides access and exemption to students who wish to pursue their studies at Masters level.

The aim of the ACCA F4 Corporate and Business Law is to develop knowledge and skills in the understanding of the general legal framework, and of specific legal areas relating to business, recognising the need to seek further specialist legal advice where necessary.

This is the next level of progression for those that have completed the AAT level 4 and are looking to achieve chartered status.

On successful completion of this paper candidates

should be able to:

• A Identify the essential elements of the legal
  
  system, including the main sources of law


• Recognise and apply the appropriate legal
  
  rules relating to the law of obligations


• Explain and apply the law relating to
  
  employment relationships


• Distinguish between alternative forms and
  
  constitutions of business organisations


• Recognise and compare types of capital
  
  and the financing of companies


• Describe and explain how companies are
  
  managed, administered and regulated


• Recognise the legal implications relating to
  
  companies in difficulty or in crisis


• Demonstrate an understanding of governance
  
  and ethical issues relating to business.

Aimed at students who have completed their AAT level 4 with work experience in an industry environment. A membership of ACCA and copy of certificates will be required.

Chartered Accounting Status

Professional level ACCA papers

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