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Chapter 14. Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Corporations. 14-1 Partnership Characteristics – Advantages and Disadvantages. 14-2 Partnership Agreement or Articles of Co-Partnership. Name and principal location of the firm Purpose of the business Date of inception
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Chapter 14 Sole Proprietorships, Partnerships, and Corporations
14-1 Partnership Characteristics – Advantages and Disadvantages
14-2 Partnership Agreement or Articles of Co-Partnership Name and principal location of the firm Purpose of the business Date of inception Names and capital contributions of partners Rights and duties of partners Basis for sharing net income or net loss Provision for withdrawals of income Procedures for submitting disputes to arbitration Procedures for the withdrawal or addition of a partner Rights and duties of surviving partners in the event of a partner’s death
14-3 Entries Required when Forming a Partnership Entries to record the investment are:
14-4 Corporate Characteristics – Advantages and Disadvantages
14-8 Requirements for Cash Dividends • Retained earnings. • Adequate cash. • A declaration of dividends (by board of directors). BOARD OF DIRECTORS STOCKHOLDERS
14-9 Stock Dividends BOARD OF DIRECTORS STOCKHOLDERS
14-10 Effects of a Stock Dividend on Stockholders’ Equity (continued)