Accounting Principles - Standalone book
Accounting Principles - Standalone book
12th Edition
ISBN: 9781118875056
Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 12, Problem 2Q
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Partnership: Partnership is an agreement of at least two persons to carry on a business and share the profit and loss in an agreed ratio. The ratio of sharing profit and loss is decided by the partners through mutual agreement. Generally, small retailers prefer partnership form of business.

To explain: The characteristics of a partnership.

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