Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Which one of the following statements concerning a sole proprietorship is correct?

Which one of the following statements concerning a sole proprietorship is correct? 
 
A. 
The life of a sole proprietorship is potentially unlimited.

B. 
A sole proprietor can generally raise large sums of capital quite easily.

C. 
Transferring ownership of a sole proprietorship is easier than transferring ownership of a corporation.

D. 
A sole proprietorship is taxed the same as a C corporation.

E. 
It is easy to create a sole proprietorship.
Refer to section 1.2


22.
Which of the following individuals have unlimited liability based on their ownership interest?

I. general partner
II. sole proprietor
III. stockholder
IV. limited partner 
 
A. 
II only

B. 
I and II only

C. 
II and IV only

D. 
I, II, and III only

E. 
I, II, and IV only
Refer to section 1.2


23.
Which one of the following best describes the primary advantage of being a limited partner instead of a general partner? 
 
A. 
tax-free income

B. 
active participation in the firm's activities

C. 
no potential financial loss

D. 
greater control over the business affairs of the partnership

E. 
maximum loss limited to the capital invested
Refer to section 1.2


24.
A general partner: 
 
A. 
is personally responsible for all the partnership debts.

B. 
has no say over a firm's daily operations.

C. 
faces double taxation whereas a limited partner does not.

D. 
has a maximum loss equal to his or her equity investment.

E. 
receives a salary in lieu of a portion of the profits.
Refer to section 1.2


25.
A limited partnership: 
 
A. 
has an unlimited life.

B. 
can opt to be taxed as a corporation.

C. 
terminates at the death of any limited partner.

D. 
has a greater ability to raise capital than a sole proprietorship.

E. 
consists solely of limited partners.
Refer to section 1.2

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