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- Duration 24 hours
- Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This class deals with the business law topics that appear on the CPA exam: Agency, Contracts, Debtor-Creditor Relationships, Government Regulation of Business, and Business Organizations. Students will gain an understanding of how these areas of the law affect businesses and their operations, with an eye on preparation for the business law portions of the REG section of the CPA exam. By the end of the class, students will be able to identify the legal principles that govern various business situations and apply those principles to an issue to determine the outcome when the law is applied to the facts of a scenario.Modules
About the Course
3
Videos
- Course Overview
- About Professor Fricke
- Learn on Your Terms
3
Readings
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Online Education at Gies College of Business
1
Quiz
- Orientation Quiz
About Your Classmates
1
Discussions
- Get to Know Your Classmates
2
Readings
- Update Your Profile
- Build a Learning Community with Social Media
Lesson 1.0 Module 1 Information
1
Discussions
- Make Connections to Topic
1
Readings
- Module 1 Overview and Resources
Lesson 1.1 Introduction to Contracts
2
Videos
- Introduction to Contracts
- Interview with an Entrepreneur
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.1 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.2 Offers
1
Videos
- Offers
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.2 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.3 Acceptance
1
Videos
- Acceptance
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.3 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.4 Assent
1
Videos
- Assent
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.4 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.5 Consideration
1
Videos
- Consideration
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.5 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.6 Written v. Oral Contracts
1
Videos
- Written v. Oral Contracts
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.6 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.7 Capacity
1
Videos
- Capacity
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.7 Knowledge Check
Lesson 1.8 Legality
1
Videos
- Legality
1
Quiz
- Lesson 1.8 Knowledge Check
Module 1 Review
1
Quiz
- Module 1 Quiz
Lesson 2.0 Module 2 Information
1
Readings
- Module 2 Overview and Resources
Lesson 2.1 Introduction to UCC Article 2
1
Videos
- Introduction to UCC Article 2
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.1 Knowledge Check
Lesson 2.2 UCC Article 2 Contract Formation
1
Videos
- UCC Article 2 Contract Formation
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.2 Knowledge Check
Lesson 2.3 Title to Goods & Risk of Loss: No Breach
1
Videos
- Title to Goods & Risk of Loss: No Breach
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.3 Knowledge Check
Lesson 2.4 Title to Goods & Risk of Loss: Breach
1
Videos
- Title to Goods & Risk of Loss: Breach
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.4 Knowledge Check
Lesson 2.5 Sale of Goods by Non-owners
1
Videos
- Sale of Goods by Non-owners
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.5 Knowledge Check
Lesson 2.6 Warranties for Sales of Goods
1
Videos
- Warranties for Sales of Goods
1
Quiz
- Lesson 2.6 Knowledge Check
Module 2 Review
1
Quiz
- Module 2 Quiz
Lesson 3.0 Module 3 Information
1
Readings
- Module 3 Overview and Resources
Lesson 3.1 Third-Party Beneficiaries
2
Videos
- Third-Party Beneficiaries
- Interview with a Business Attorney
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.1 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.2 Assignment & Delegation
1
Videos
- Assignment & Delegation
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.2 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.3 Discharge: Mutual Agreement & Conditions
1
Videos
- Discharge: Mutual Agreement & Conditions
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.3 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.4 Discharge: Breach & Operation of Law
1
Videos
- Discharge: Breach & Operation of Law
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.4 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.5 Contract Performance: Common Law
1
Videos
- Contract Performance: Common Law
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.5 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.6 Contract Performance: Sale of Goods
1
Videos
- Contract Performance: Sale of Goods
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.6 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.7 Remedies for Breach: Common Law
1
Videos
- Remedies for Breach: Common Law
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.7 Knowledge Check
Lesson 3.8 Remedies for Breach: Sale of Goods
1
Videos
- Remedies for Breach: Sale of Goods
1
Quiz
- Lesson 3.8 Knowledge Check
Module 3 Review
1
Quiz
- Module 3 Quiz
Lesson 4.0 Module 4 Information
1
Readings
- Module 4 Overview and Resources
Lesson 4.1 Agency Formation
1
Videos
- Agency Formation
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.1 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.2 Rights & Duties of Principals & Agents
1
Videos
- Rights & Duties of Principals & Agents
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.2 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.3 Principal & Agent Liability
1
Videos
- Principal & Agent Liability
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.3 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.4 Agency Termination
1
Videos
- Agency Termination
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.4 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.5 Employee Rights
1
Videos
- Employee Rights
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.5 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.6 Basics of Labor Unions
1
Videos
- Basics of Labor Unions
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.6 Knowledge Check
Lesson 4.7 Labor Actions
1
Videos
- Labor Actions
1
Quiz
- Lesson 4.7 Knowledge Check
Module 4 Review
1
Discussions
- Final Reflection: I used to think... Now I think
3
Readings
- Course Wrap-Up
- Congratulations on completing the course!
- Get Your Course Certificate
1
Quiz
- Module 4 Quiz
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Unlock the fundamentals of business law with the "Corporate & Commercial Law I: Contracts & Employment Law" course, designed for professionals aiming to excel in the CPA exam. This comprehensive course, offered by Coursera, delves into crucial legal topics such as Agency, Contracts, Debtor-Creditor Relationships, Government Regulation of Business, and Business Organizations. Over a span of 1440 minutes, learners will explore how these legal principles impact business operations and gain the skills to apply them effectively to real-world scenarios. Ideal for those preparing for the REG section of the CPA exam, the course is available through multiple subscription options including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans, ensuring flexible access for all aspiring business law experts. Join now to enhance your legal acumen and advance your professional development.

Michael R Fricke