Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

1. Introduction to Accounting

Business Organization

Financial Accounting

1. Introduction to Accounting

Business Organization

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Multiple Choice

One advantage of a partnership over a sole proprietorship is that a partnership:

is taxed at a lower rate than a sole proprietorship

provides limited liability protection to all partners

is subject to less government regulation than a sole proprietorship

allows for the pooling of resources and expertise from multiple owners

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Understand the key characteristics of a partnership and a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is owned by one individual, while a partnership involves two or more individuals sharing ownership.

Recognize that partnerships allow for the pooling of resources, such as capital, skills, and expertise, from multiple owners. This is a significant advantage over sole proprietorships, which rely solely on the resources and expertise of one individual.

Clarify that partnerships do not inherently provide limited liability protection to all partners. In general partnerships, partners have unlimited liability, unlike corporations or limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

Note that partnerships are not taxed at a lower rate than sole proprietorships. Both are typically taxed as pass-through entities, meaning the income is reported on the owners' personal tax returns.

Understand that partnerships are not necessarily subject to less government regulation than sole proprietorships. The advantage lies in the ability to combine resources and expertise, which enhances the business's potential for growth and success.