Which of the following is characteristic of a general partnership?
The partners have co-ownership of partnership property.
Which of the following is a disadvantage of a partnership when compared to a corporation?
The partnership has limited life.
The characteristic of a partnership that gives the authority to any partner to legally bind the partnership and all other partners to business contracts is called
mutual agency
When a limited partnership is formed
some of the partners have limited liability
When a partnership is formed, assets contributed by the partners should be recorded on the partnership books at their
fair market value at the time of the contribution
Franco and Elisa share income equally. During the current year the partnership net income was $40,000. Franco made withdrawals of $12,000 and Elisa made withdrawals of $17,000. At the beginning of the year, the capital account balances were: Franco capita
$48,000
Franco and Elisa share income equally. During the current year the partnership net income was $40,000. Franco made withdrawals of $12,000 and Elisa made withdrawals of $17,000. At the beginning of the year, the capital account balances were: Franco capita
$61,000
Partnership income and losses are usually divided on the basis of interest, salaries, and stated ratios because
partners seldom contribute time and resources equally
A ratio of 3:2:1 is the same as
3/6:2/6:1/6
Robert Johnson contributed equipment, inventory, and $42,000 cash to the partnership. The equipment had a book value of $25,000 and market value of $28,000. The inventory has a book value of $50,000, but only had a market value of $15,000 due to obsolesce
$73,000
Carla and Eliza share income equally. During the current year the partnership net income was $40,000. Carla made withdrawals of $12,000 and Eliza made withdrawals of $17,000. At the beginning of the year, the capital account balances were: Carla capital,
$58,000
Xavier and Yolanda have original investments of $50,000 and $100,000 respectively in a partnership. The articles of partnership include the following provisions regarding the division of net income: interest on original investment at 10%, salary allowance
$40,000
Tomas and Saturn are partners who share income in the ratio of 3:1. Their capital balances are $80,000 and $120,000 respectively. Income Summary has a credit balance of $30,000. What is Tomas' capital balance after closing Income Summary to Capital?
$102,500
Bobbi and Stuart are partners. The partnership capital of Bobbi is $40,000 and Stuart is $70,000. Bobbi sells his interest in the partnership to John for $50,000. The journal entry to record the admission of John as a new partner would include
a credit to John's capital for $40,000
A change in the ownership of a partnership results in the
dissolution of the partnership
When a new partner is admitted to a partnership, there should be a(n)
revaluation of assets
Benson and Orton are partners who share income in the ratio of 2:3 and have capital balances of $60,000 and $40,000 respectively. Ramsey is admitted to the partnership and is given a 10% interest by investing $20,000. What is Orton's capital balance after
$44,800
Benton and Orton are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:3 and have capital balances of $70,000 and $30,000 respectively. Ramsey is admitted to the partnership and is given a 40% interest by investing $20,000. What is Benton's capital balance afte
$63,000
Teri, Doug, and Brian are partners with capital balances of $20,000, $30,000, and $50,000 respectively. They share income in the ratio of 3:2:1. Income Summary with a debit balance of $30,000 is closed to the capital accounts. Doug withdraws from the part
$20,000
Harriet, Mickey, and Zack decide to liquidate their partnership. All assets are sold and the liabilities are paid. Following these transactions, the capital balances and profit and loss percentages are as follows: Harriet, $27,000 and 30%; Mickey, $(12,00
$21,000
A gain or loss on realization is divided among partners according to their
income sharing ratio
Everett, Miguel, and Ramona are partners, sharing income 1:2:3. After selling all of the assets for cash, dividing losses on realization, and paying liabilities, the balances in the capital accounts are as follows: Everett, $50,000 Cr.; Miguel, $40,000 Dr
$40,000
Antonio and Barbara are partners who share income in the ratio of 1:2 and have capital balances of $40,000 and $70,000 at the time they decide to terminate the partnership. After all noncash assets are sold and all liabilities are paid, there is a cash ba
$20,000
The capital accounts of Hawk and Martin have balances of $160,000 and $140,000, respectively, on January 1, 2010, the beginning of the current fiscal year. On April 10, Hawk invested an additional $10,000. During the year, Hawk and Martin withdrew $86,000
$201,000
The capital accounts of Hawk and Martin have balances of $160,000 and $140,000, respectively, on January 1, 2010, the beginning of the current fiscal year. On April 10, Hawk invested an additional $10,000. During the year, Hawk and Martin withdrew $86,000
$213,000