January 2023

Commerce: Partnership Features

By |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 |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

By |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

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Commerce: Partnership Deed

By |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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Cambrige Notes: Differences between Ordinary and Preference Shares

By |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

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Commerce Notes:Partnership Act

By |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 |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 |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 |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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