Foundation level

Fundamentals of Business Law

For exams in 2010

STUDY MANUAL

First edition 2010ISBN 9780 7517 8150 2British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication DataA catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library.Published by BPP Learning Media LtdAll rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or transmitted in any form or by anymeans or stored in any retrieval system, electronic,mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwisewithout the prior permission of the publisher.We are grateful to CPA Australia for permission toreproduce the Learning Objectives, the copyright of which is owned by CPA Australia.Printed in Australia©BPP Learning Media Ltd 2010

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Welcome to the next step in your career – CPA Program

Today's CPA Program is a world-class education program available across the globe. Like you, candidatesenrolled in CPA Program foundation level ensure they are equipping themselves with the technicalknowledge in order to prepare them to undertake the professional level of CPA Program.The syllabus for the CPA Program foundation level focuses on providing candidates with core knowledge of accounting principles and practice that underpin the financial dimension of an organisation – measurementand recording of financial transactions, financial decision making, financial reporting, controls and assurance.The learning resources for CPA Program foundation level have been developed with reference toInternational Standards. Content is globally relevant, with a focus on providing flexibility of learning andaccessibility for candidates. The distance education program, along with prior experience and skills, ensuresyou can achieve the development of essential knowledge and skills, gaining you a pathway to CPA Programprofessional level and becoming a future global accountant and business leader.

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