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Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting

1.1.1Types of business entity

Types of business entity in Cambridge AS & A Level Accounting: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 1.1.1.1Describe sole traders, partnerships and limited companies (including plcs) and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  2. 1.1.1.2Explain sources of finance and methods of funding for these entities: secured and unsecured loans, overdrafts, instalments, renting or leasing and trade credit.
  3. 1.1.1.3Use understanding of types of entity to take relevant decisions (limited liability partnerships are not examined).

Lessons

  • Sources of finance for sole traders, partnerships and companies

    45 min

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  • Types of business organisation: sole trader, partnership, company

    40 min

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Types of business entity: sample question

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What is an unsecured loan?

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