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For your fourth assignment we will be covering the Partnership chapter. Partnerships are very similar to sole proprietorships in many ways but it adds the old mantra of "two heads are better than one" to the mix. After reading the chapter please complete the following questions.
1. What are some examples of industries that the business entities still commonly setup in the partnership business form?
2. Why would a group of people organize their business as a partnership?
3. What is the difference between the entity theory and aggregate theory of partnerships?
1. What are some examples of industries that the business entities still commonly setup in the partnership business form?
Ans: Partnership is very simple form of business to operate. However in partnership form the partners are liable for business debts. Some industries where still partnership form of business is preferred includes:
2. Why would a group of people organize their business as a partnership?
The reasons for organizing business as partnership are :
3. What is the difference between the entity theory and aggregate theory of partnerships?
The entity theory of partnership treats the Partnership firm as one and held the Partnership firm liable for its action. On the other hand aggregate theory considers the partnership as association of two or person to carry own a business with an intent to make profit.
The Entity theory separates the partners as individuals from the partnership firm. However the aggregate theory states that the Partners are jointly and severally liable for their actions.