1.
What is a partnership?
2.
Name four of the essential elements of a partnership.
3.
Name four advantages of partnerships.
4.
How many types of partners are there in a partnership business?
5.
Define the following:
6.
What is a partnership deed/agreement?
7.
Describe the methods used to maintain the capital account in a partnership business.
8.
What is the capital ratio?
9.
What is goodwill?
1. Active partner
2. Sleeping partner
3. Nominal partner
Distribution of Profit and Loss Q&A FAQs
Although distributions are listed on the balance sheet, they do not affect income statement. They should not be counted as expenses because they do not affect business profitability.
If there is no written or oral agreement among the partners, profits and losses should be shared equally.
A Partnership is a business organization owned by two or more individuals that are held responsible for the debts and liabilities of the company.
A partner in an LLC is not considered an employee and can't receive a salary.
The distribution of profits is an arrangement that states how profits are to be divided amongst partners, members, and employees of a company in accordance with an agreement.
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