Questions from Advanced Accounting


Q: Why isn’t the total operating profit of all reportable segments normally equal

Why isn’t the total operating profit of all reportable segments normally equal to the consolidated operating profit?

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Q: Assume that a pretax operating loss was reported for the third quarter

Assume that a pretax operating loss was reported for the third quarter of the current year and that prior quarters reported pretax income that was taxed at an effective tax rate of 30%. What are the l...

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Q: A major issue faced by people who are starting their own business

A major issue faced by people who are starting their own business is the form of organization they should select. What are some major characteristics of a partnership that might influence their decisi...

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Q: Under what circumstances might a salary or bonus be more appropriate than

Under what circumstances might a salary or bonus be more appropriate than interest on capital balances as a means of allocating profits?

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Q: If the income of a partnership is not sufficient enough to satisfy

If the income of a partnership is not sufficient enough to satisfy all of the provisions of the partnership’s profit-sharing agreement, how should this deficiency be handled?

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Q: Techno Builders has acquired a 70% interest in the equity of

Techno Builders has acquired a 70% interest in the equity of a foreign company, Pre fabco, whose functional currency is the FC. Although Pre fabco began operations in June 2012 when 1 FC equaled $1.95...

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Q: Generally speaking, what events or activities would normally result in a

Generally speaking, what events or activities would normally result in a partner’s capital account being debited?

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Q: A partnership is considering selling a 30% interest in the partnership

A partnership is considering selling a 30% interest in the partnership to an incoming partner for 30% of the existing capital balances. What concerns might you have with this proposal?

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Q: If an individual were to acquire an interest in a partnership from

If an individual were to acquire an interest in a partnership from the partnership entity itself, how would one calculate the suggested value of the acquired interest?

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Q: The liquidation of a partnership can be a complex and time-

The liquidation of a partnership can be a complex and time-consuming process. What basic guidelines should be followed in order to ensure that the process is proper?

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