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Commerce: Partnership Features

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:22+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Is formed by written or verbal agreement between partners.
They are formed by 2-10 partners.
Professionals such as lawyers, doctors and accountants can form partnerships of 2 to unlimited members as they are not allowed to form limited liability companies.
Has fewer […]

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Commerce: Shares

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:10+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Shares

A share is a unit of capital.
Business capital is divided into several units.
Owners of shares are called shareholders.

Types (Classes) of shares

Ordinary shares

Are also known as equities.
Receive dividends at variable rates which depend on profits made.
Receive […]

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Cambrige Notes: Differences between shares and debentures
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Cambridge O Level/ IGSCE Accounts Notes, Notes, Ordinary Level Notes

Cambrige Notes: Differences between shares and debentures

By Garikai Dzoma|2022-09-15T12:30:52+02:00January 24th, 2023|Cambridge O Level/ IGSCE Accounts Notes, Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Differences between shares and debentures

To access more topics go to the Commerce Notes page.

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Commerce: Partnership Deed

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:22+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Partnership Deed (Agreement)

Drafted by partners.
Contains:
The objectives of forming the partnership.
The amount of capital each partner is going to contribute towards the partnership.
Duties, responsibilities and rights of each partner.
Terms and conditions under which the partnership operates.
Circumstances under which the […]

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Differences between Ordinary and Preference Shares

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:09+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes, Principles of Accounts Notes|

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To access more topics go to the Commerce Notes page.

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Cambrige Notes: Differences between Ordinary and Preference Shares

Cambridge O Level/ IGSCE Accounts Notes, Notes, Ordinary Level Notes

Cambrige Notes: Differences between Ordinary and Preference Shares

By Garikai Dzoma|2022-09-15T12:30:53+02:00January 24th, 2023|Cambridge O Level/ IGSCE Accounts Notes, Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

ZIMSEC O Level Commerce Notes: Differences between Ordinary and Preference Shares

To access more topics go to the Cambridge IGCSE Accounting(0452)/O Level Principles of Accounts(7110) Notes.

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Commerce Notes:Partnership Act

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:21+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Partnership Act

Where a Partnership Deed has not been drafted, the Partnership Act is applicable
It is enacted by Parliament.
The Act sets out the following provisions:
the partners must contribute equal amounts of capital.
Any disputes must be settled by a majority […]

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Private Business Corporation

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:09+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Private Business Corporation

found in the private sector.
Governed by the Private Business Corporation Act of 1993.
A cross between partnerships and limited companies.
A legal entity or body corporate which can sue or be sued in its own name.
Formed by […]

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Commerce: Advantages and Disadvantages of Partnerships

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:20+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Advantages

Management is duties are shared amongst the partners.
More capital can be raised.
More skills are available resulting in better quality decision making.
Specialisation is possible.
Partners can consult one another.
There are fewer legal formalities.
Losses are shared amongst partners.

Disadvantages

Disputes may […]

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PBC: Statement of Incorporation

By garikaib|2022-09-15T12:42:08+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Commerce Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

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Is prepared and drafted by a PBC.
Contains:
the name of the PBC ending with the words Private Business Corporation or PBC.
Postal address of the PBC.
Physical address of the registered office.
Full name and National Identity number of each […]

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