Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781305961883
Author: Carl Warren
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 1, Problem 1SEQ
To determine
Concept Introduction:
Forms of business organization: A business can be started in any form of business organization. The form of business organization can be a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a limited partnership, a limited liability partnership, S corporation, a corporation or a limited liability company.
To choose:
The correct type of the organization
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 1SEQ
D. Corporation
Explanation of Solution
Explanation for correct answer:
A Corporation has a separate legal entity and its owners own shares in its capital. Hence the correct answer is D.
Explanation for incorrect answers:
A. A proprietorship does not have a separate legal entity. Hence this option is not correct.
B. A service business does not necessarily have a separate legal entity. Hence this option is not correct.
C. A partnership does not have a separate legal entity. Hence this option is not correct.
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Chapter 1 Solutions
Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)
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