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What form of organization is popular among personal service enterprises and in the legal and public accounting professions?
What form of organization is popular among personal service enterprises and in the legal and public accounting professions?
Partnership
What accounts are maintained for each partner in a partnership?
What accounts are maintained for each partner in a partnership?
Separate capital and drawing accounts
When a partner invests cash in a partnership, which account of the partnership is debited?
When a partner invests cash in a partnership, which account of the partnership is debited?
Cash account
If a partner invests an asset other than cash, what is debited and credited in the partnership's accounts?
If a partner invests an asset other than cash, what is debited and credited in the partnership's accounts?
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What may the partnership owe if a certain amount of money is owed for an asset invested by a partner?
What may the partnership owe if a certain amount of money is owed for an asset invested by a partner?
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What is a partnership organization?
What is a partnership organization?
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Why is a partnership organization popular among personal service enterprises, legal, and public accounting professions?
Why is a partnership organization popular among personal service enterprises, legal, and public accounting professions?
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How are initial investments accounted for in a partnership when cash is invested?
How are initial investments accounted for in a partnership when cash is invested?
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What happens when a partner invests an asset other than cash in a partnership?
What happens when a partner invests an asset other than cash in a partnership?
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When may a partnership owe a certain amount of money for an asset invested by a partner?
When may a partnership owe a certain amount of money for an asset invested by a partner?
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Explain the accounting procedures for partnerships when a partner invests an asset other than cash. Include which accounts are debited and credited in the partnership's records.
Explain the accounting procedures for partnerships when a partner invests an asset other than cash. Include which accounts are debited and credited in the partnership's records.
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Describe the importance of separate capital and drawing accounts for each partner in a partnership. Why are these accounts maintained?
Describe the importance of separate capital and drawing accounts for each partner in a partnership. Why are these accounts maintained?
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What are the key features of a partnership organization? Provide examples of industries where partnerships are popular.
What are the key features of a partnership organization? Provide examples of industries where partnerships are popular.
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When a partner invests cash in a partnership, how are the partnership's accounts affected?
When a partner invests cash in a partnership, how are the partnership's accounts affected?
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Why is the partnership organization popular in the legal and public accounting professions? Provide reasons for its popularity in these fields.
Why is the partnership organization popular in the legal and public accounting professions? Provide reasons for its popularity in these fields.
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Study Notes
Partnership Organization
- A partnership is a popular form of organization among personal service enterprises, legal, and public accounting professions.
- A partnership is a type of business organization where two or more individuals come together to achieve a common goal.
Accounts Maintained for Each Partner
- Each partner has two accounts: a capital account and a drawing account.
- The capital account represents the partner's ownership interest in the partnership.
- The drawing account represents the partner's withdrawals from the partnership.
Investing Cash in a Partnership
- When a partner invests cash in a partnership, the cash account is debited.
- The partner's capital account is credited.
Investing an Asset Other than Cash
- When a partner invests an asset other than cash, the asset account is debited.
- The partner's capital account is credited.
- The partnership may owe a certain amount of money for the asset invested, which is recorded as a liability.
Accounting Procedures for Partnerships
- When a partner invests an asset other than cash, the asset account is debited, and the partner's capital account is credited.
- The partnership's records are updated to reflect the investment.
Importance of Separate Accounts
- Separate capital and drawing accounts are maintained for each partner to track their ownership interest and withdrawals.
- This helps to ensure accurate accounting and decision-making.
Key Features of a Partnership
- Two or more individuals come together to achieve a common goal.
- Shared ownership and decision-making.
- Shared profits and losses.
Popular Industries for Partnerships
- Personal service enterprises.
- Legal professions.
- Public accounting professions.
Popularity in Legal and Public Accounting Professions
- Partnerships are popular in these fields because they allow for shared ownership and decision-making.
- Partnerships provide flexibility and autonomy.
- Partnerships allow for shared profits and losses.
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Test your knowledge of partnership accounting with this quiz. Explore the important features and accounting procedures for partnerships, including initial investments and more. Ideal for anyone studying business, finance, or accounting.