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ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW)
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ACCA – Applied Skills
Overview
Curriculum
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The ACCA Corporate and Business Law (LW — GLO) course provides students with a strong understanding of the general legal framework, focusing on areas most relevant to business and professional accountancy practice.
The syllabus covers key elements of business and corporate law including contracts, company formation, management and administration, insolvency, employment law, and corporate governance. Learners also gain awareness of international business law and its impact on professional conduct.
By the end of this course, students will be able to apply legal principles to business scenarios and identify the legal responsibilities of businesses and professionals in a global context.
Who is this Course For?
- ACCA students preparing for the LW (GLO) exam at Applied Knowledge level.
- Professionals and managers seeking a better understanding of business and company law.
- Aspiring auditors and accountants who need knowledge of legal frameworks.
- Business students transitioning from general studies to professional legal applications.
- Anyone aiming for a career in accounting, corporate law, compliance, or governance.
Curriculum
- Essential elements of legal systems
- International Commercial Arbitration
- International business transactions: formation of the contract
- International business transactions: obligations
- International business transactions: risk and payment
- International business forms — agency
- Types of Business Organisation
- Corporations and legal personality
- Capital and financing
- Directors
- Corporate administration
- Insolvency
- Corporate and Fraudulent behaviour
About the Instructor
fpaadmin
Do I need prior knowledge for this paper?
No prior legal knowledge is required. A basic understanding of business transactions is useful.
What exam format should I expect?
The LW exam is computer-based, with objective test questions (OTs) and longer scenario-based questions.
How will this course help in my career?
LW equips learners with an understanding of legal systems, company law, and governance — crucial knowledge for accountants, auditors, and business professionals globally.
Is this course theory-heavy or practical?
It is largely theoretical, but taught with practical case studies and business applications.
