Many businesses are set up as limited companies. These are owned by shareholders and run by the board of directors. Which of the following are disadvantages of limited company status? a)  The impression of a soundly based business organisation (though incorporation does not guarantee reliability or respectability) b)  Easier to raise capital c)  Must comply with legal and regulatory requirements d)  Shareholders’ liability for any losses is limited to the amount of their investment

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1. Many businesses are set up as limited companies. These are owned by shareholders and run by the board of directors. Which of the following are disadvantages of limited company status?

  1. a)  The impression of a soundly based business organisation (though incorporation does not guarantee reliability or respectability)

  2. b)  Easier to raise capital

  3. c)  Must comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  4. d)  Shareholders’ liability for any losses is limited to the amount of their investment

    in the company

1.1 A loan repayment to a bank would be recorded in the nominal ledger as:

  1. a)  Dr Bank         Cr Capital 

  2. b)  Dr Loan          Cr Bank

  3. c)  Dr Loan           Cr Bank

  4. d)  Dr Bank           Cr Reserves

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