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LW · Applied Skills · ACCA

Corporate and Business Law

Corporate and Business Law (LW) covers the English legal system, contract law, company law, employment law, and insolvency. It provides the legal foundation every finance professional needs to operate ethically and compliantly within corporate structures.

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What you'll learn

English legal system and sources of law
Contract law: formation, terms, breach
Company formation and constitution
Company directors and shareholders
Employment law and contract of employment
Insolvency and corporate rescue procedures

Objective Test Exam

LW Objective Test

Computer-based exam taken at a Pearson VUE test centre. Sat independently — no aggregation of marks with other subjects. Available in March, June, September & December.

Questions

120

Minutes

50%

Pass mark

Sessions/yr

Practice Exams

Practice Questions

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Study Plan

Personalized learning path

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What you'll study

A. Essential elements of the legal system

Gain a foundation in legal systems, sources of law, and court structures. This section also introduces contract law, criminal and civil law distinctions, and how law supports business certainty.

2 modules · 8 lessons

B. The law of obligations

Explore contractual obligations and liabilities, including negligence and remedies. This section examines breach of contract, damages, and the legal consequences of failing to meet obligations.

4 modules · 16 lessons

C. Employment law

Understand the rights and responsibilities within employment relationships. Topics include employment contracts, dismissal, discrimination, and workplace protections.

1 module · 4 lessons

D. The formation and constitution of business organisations

Learn how companies are formed and governed. This includes the role of corporate documents, legal personality, and partnerships vs corporations.

4 modules · 15 lessons

E. Capital and the financing of companies

This section explains share capital, loan capital, dividends, and creditor protection. You’ll understand the legal rules around issuing and maintaining capital.

3 modules · 12 lessons

F. Management, administration and the regulation of companies

Explore the duties of directors, company meetings, resolutions, and filing requirements. This section ensures you understand how businesses are administered and regulated.

3 modules · 10 lessons

G. Insolvency law

Study the legal process for dealing with company insolvency. You'll learn about administration, liquidation, creditor hierarchy, and director responsibilities during financial distress.

1 module · 5 lessons

H. Corporate fraudulent and criminal behaviour

Examine how the law combats fraud, insider trading, and money laundering. This section introduces regulatory compliance and penalties for misconduct.

1 module · 6 lessons

LW-ENG specimen exam

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This section walks through the LW English variant specimen paper. It explains examiner expectations, highlights strong answer techniques, and helps familiarise you with format and common traps.

5 modules

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Corporate and Business Law

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Practise

Sit the LW exam before you sit it for real.

60-question objective test mocks replicating official ACCA conditions. Same format, same timing, same pressure. Full worked explanations for every answer.

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Frequently asked questions

Most students complete LW in 8–12 weeks studying 6–8 hours per week. You have lifetime access so you can progress at your own pace.

Yes — every learning outcome in the LW syllabus is covered across the video lessons and practice questions.

Yes — your course includes unlimited objective test practice with 60-question exams, instant feedback, and detailed explanations for every question.

Yes. If you complete the course and don't pass your exam, we'll refund your course fee in full. Terms apply — see our pass guarantee page for details.