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What is a fundamental characteristic of a partnership regarding contributions?
What is a fundamental characteristic of a partnership regarding contributions?
- Partners must contribute equally in monetary terms.
- There can be no partnership without mutual contributions. (correct)
- Partners only contribute intellectual property.
- Only cash contributions are accepted.
How are profits or losses treated in a partnership?
How are profits or losses treated in a partnership?
- Profits are shared equally while losses are borne by the partner who caused them.
- Only limited partners share in the losses.
- Losses can be ignored if profits are substantial.
- Each partner must share in the profits or losses of the venture. (correct)
What does mutual agency in a partnership mean?
What does mutual agency in a partnership mean?
- Any partner can bind the partnership to a contract within their authority. (correct)
- Only one partner can bind the others to contracts.
- Partners cannot make decisions on behalf of each other.
- Mutual agency is limited to financial decisions only.
What factor contributes to the limited life of a partnership?
What factor contributes to the limited life of a partnership?
What is an important tax consideration for partnerships?
What is an important tax consideration for partnerships?
What happens to assets contributed to a partnership?
What happens to assets contributed to a partnership?
Which characteristic signifies that any partner can make decisions that affect all partners?
Which characteristic signifies that any partner can make decisions that affect all partners?
What is a key aspect of a partner's liability in a partnership?
What is a key aspect of a partner's liability in a partnership?
What happens when a partner withdraws from a partnership?
What happens when a partner withdraws from a partnership?
How are income taxes applied to partnerships?
How are income taxes applied to partnerships?
Flashcards
Partnership Characteristics
Partnership Characteristics
Essential elements that define a partnership, including contributions, profit/loss sharing, co-ownership, agency, life span, liability, and taxes.
Mutual Contribution
Mutual Contribution
Partners must contribute money, property, or industry (work/services) to a common fund.
Limited Life of Partnership
Limited Life of Partnership
A partnership can end due to partnership agreement expiration or a partner's action (e.g., death, withdrawal).
Unlimited Liability (Partnerships)
Unlimited Liability (Partnerships)
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Division of Profits/Losses
Division of Profits/Losses
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Co-ownership of Assets in Partnership
Co-ownership of Assets in Partnership
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Mutual Agency in Partnership
Mutual Agency in Partnership
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Partnership's Limited Life
Partnership's Limited Life
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Unlimited Liability in Partnerships
Unlimited Liability in Partnerships
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Taxation of Partnerships
Taxation of Partnerships
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Study Notes
Partnership Characteristics
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Mutual Contribution: A partnership requires contributions of money, property, or work/services (industry) to a shared fund.
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Division of Profits/Losses: Each partner must share in the profits or losses of the business venture.
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Co-Ownership of Assets: All assets contributed become the collective property of the partnership, owned jointly by all partners.
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Mutual Agency: Any partner can obligate the other partners by acting within their agreed or implied authority.
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Limited Life: A partnership's existence can be ended through partner actions (admission, death, insolvency, incapacity, withdrawal) or by an agreed-upon term expiration.
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Unlimited Liability (General Partners): All partners (except limited partners) are personally responsible for the business's debts. This means personal assets can be used to settle partnership obligations.
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Income Taxes: Partnerships, excluding general professional partnerships, are taxed at 30% on taxable income (based on R.A. No. 9337).
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Partners' Equity Accounts: Partnership accounting involves separate capital and withdrawal accounts for each partner, similar to sole proprietorships but with multiple accounts.
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Description
Discover the essential characteristics of partnerships, including mutual contributions, profit sharing, and co-ownership of assets. This quiz explores critical aspects like unlimited liability and the limited life of partnerships. Test your knowledge on how these features shape business relationships.
