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PRC-03

Education Scheme 2025 paper code for Business and Economic Insights

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120 minutes

Duration of the standard combined PRC-3 paper (100 marks)

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50%

Minimum overall pass mark for combined PRC-3

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20–30%

Syllabus weight for Business Operations and for Micro Economics sections

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PKR 6,100

PRC examination fee per paper (July 2026 fee table)

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Scheme merge

PRC-3 BEI merges former PRC-3 Economics and PRC-5 Introduction to Business

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ICAP PRC-3 Business and Economic Insights is a computer-based foundation paper for CA Pakistan candidates. Education Scheme 2025 weights Business Organizations 10–15%, Business Operations 20–30%, Business Finance and Ethics 10–15%, Economic Principles and Micro Economics 20–30%, Macroeconomics 5–10%, and Economic Policies and Trends 15–20%. The standard combined paper is 120 minutes / 100 marks with at least 50% to pass; the PRC exam fee is PKR 6,100 per paper on ICAP’s July 2026 fee table.

Sample ICAP PRC-3 Business and Economic Insights Practice Questions

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1Under ICAP PRC-3, which statement best describes a sole proprietorship?
A.A business owned and controlled by one individual who bears unlimited liability
B.A company whose shares must be listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange
C.A partnership that must have at least twenty partners
D.A public-sector corporation created only by federal statute
Explanation: A sole proprietorship is owned by one person who typically has unlimited liability for business debts. PRC-3 requires candidates to distinguish ownership forms and liability features.
2Which feature is characteristic of a general partnership under typical Pakistani partnership law concepts taught at PRC level?
A.The firm must always issue shares to the public
B.Partners usually share profits and each may have unlimited liability for firm debts
C.Ownership is limited to a single natural person
D.Partners never contribute capital
Explanation: In a general partnership, partners share profits (and losses) and typically face unlimited joint liability for firm obligations. Capital contributions and management rights are agreed among partners.
3A private limited company (Private Limited) in Pakistan is generally characterised by:
A.Unlimited liability of all shareholders for company debts
B.A legal requirement to list on a stock exchange within one year
C.Limited liability of members and restrictions on inviting the public to subscribe for shares
D.Prohibition on having more than one director in all cases
Explanation: Private companies typically enjoy limited liability and cannot freely invite the public to subscribe for shares. Listing is a public-company feature, not a private-company requirement.
4Compared with a private limited company, a public limited company typically:
A.Cannot have more than two shareholders
B.Always has unlimited liability for its members
C.Is prohibited from appointing a board of directors
D.May raise capital from the public and can be eligible for stock-exchange listing subject to regulations
Explanation: Public companies can raise capital from the public and may seek listing if regulatory conditions are met. Members still generally enjoy limited liability.
5A public-sector company in the PRC-3 sense is best described as:
A.An enterprise owned or controlled by government for public or strategic objectives
B.Any sole trader selling to government departments
C.A partnership of private investors only
D.A foreign franchise with no local ownership
Explanation: Public-sector companies are government-owned or controlled entities pursuing public, strategic, or commercial objectives set by the state.
6Business vision statements primarily communicate:
A.The exact weekly production schedule for the next month
B.A long-term aspirational picture of what the organisation wants to become
C.The statutory tax rate applicable to the firm
D.The bank’s overnight policy rate
Explanation: Vision describes a long-term aspirational future state. Detailed schedules, tax rates, and monetary-policy rates are operational or external parameters, not vision.
7SMART business objectives are typically described as:
A.Secret, Massive, Abstract, Random, and Timeless
B.Statutory, Monetary, Audited, Regulated, and Taxable
C.Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
D.Strategic, Marketing, Accounting, Research, and Training
Explanation: SMART is a common framework: Specific, Measurable, Achievable (or Attainable), Relevant, and Time-bound. PRC business content expects clear objective-setting language.
8In a partnership, a partner’s capital contribution typically:
A.Automatically converts the firm into a listed public company
B.Eliminates all liability for partnership debts in every case
C.Is illegal under Pakistani commercial practice
D.Represents resources committed to the firm and affects profit-sharing if the agreement so provides
Explanation: Capital contributions fund the firm and may influence profit shares per the partnership agreement. They do not by themselves create a listed company or erase unlimited liability in a general partnership.
9Limited liability means that:
A.A member’s financial exposure is generally limited to the amount unpaid on shares or capital committed
B.Managers can never be held responsible for fraud
C.The business cannot borrow from banks
D.Creditors have no claim against company assets
Explanation: Limited liability caps owners’ exposure to their investment/unpaid capital. Creditors can still claim against company assets, and personal liability may arise for fraud or personal guarantees.
10Which ownership form typically offers the simplest formation formalities at PRC level comparison?
A.Public limited company requiring prospectus and listing readiness
B.Sole proprietorship
C.Large multinational holding structure
D.Statutory corporation created by special Act only
Explanation: Sole proprietorships are usually simplest to start compared with companies that require incorporation formalities, or statutory corporations created by special legislation.

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