ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
13th Edition
ISBN: 9781264046263
Author: Hoyle
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 1Q
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Describe the difference between the dissolution of a partnership and the liquidation of partnership property.

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The dissolution of partnership is the reformation of partnership agreement in case of withdrawal or admission of a partner. A portion of individual partner ends the original arrangement of the partnership and reform the arrangement. The liquidation of partnership is the final act of the company. Any property of partnership is sold for cash to pay off the firm’s liabilities and expenses and the remaining amount or property is shared among the partners in the agreed ratio.

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