Due to recent beef recalls southwest steakhouse is considering incorporating. Bob the owner wants to protect his personal assets in the event the restaurant is sued. SEE THE QUESTIONS ATTACHED BELOW. Requirements1. Which advantage of incorporating is most applicable? What are other advantagesof organizing as a corporate entity?2. What are some disadvantages of organizing as a corporation?

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