Legal Underpinnings of Business Law Valarie Murphy-Taylor BUS 670 Marla Muse June 09‚ 2014 Abstract The aim of this paper is to discuss business structure and organization and how liability differs between each organizational form. Society has set standards that govern our interactions with others. In addition‚ though not often obvious to the naked eye‚ most businesses have standards that similar to one another in governing their activities and abilities to function continually
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INTRODUCTION The global spread of coffee growing and drinking all started with a curious goat and that’s what legends say. 9th century Ethiopian goat herder Kaldi drank a concoction made from the beans after seeing his energetic goats eat them. The Sufi monks of Yemen in the 15th century were said to drink it as well. During the 17th century when coffee was introduced to Europe‚ the popularity of cafes followed the same pattern as most coffee houses around the world. It quickly became
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that businesses are operated in. From sole proprietorship to different partnerships to corporations‚ each form has many similarities‚ but they are very different types of businesses. Each business entity will vary on three primary factors: liability‚ taxation and record-keeping (Entrepreneur‚ n.d.). Let’s review each format and some sample businesses operating under each type of format. Sole Proprietorship According to the SBA (n.d.)‚ a sole proprietorship is the simplest and most common structure
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Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Shannon Goshert ACC 537 July 25‚ 2010 Angela Rose Abstract Basic accounting concepts and business structures go hand-in-hand. Usually the business structure will determine the type of accounting concepts it will use. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are needed for effective accounting information. Basic Accounting Concepts and Business Structures Basic accounting concepts and business structures are important to a business’s
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form as well as how each characteristic applies to each form. A1a. Sole proprietorship A sole proprietorship is a business form in which one person is the owner of the business. Within this form the owner has no legal ties to the business. Since the individual is the only owner of the business he or she is fully responsibly for all loses and debts‚ but received all profits after taxes. Some of the advantages of a Sole proprietorship ship include; It is the least expensive form of organization to run
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business ownership: sole proprietorships‚ general partnerships‚ C corporations‚ and limited liability companies. Sole Proprietorship – the business is owned by a single individual Partnership – two or more people serve as co-owners of the business Corporation – the business is a separate legal entity Limited Liability Company – a hybrid with characteristics of both a corporation and partnership 2. Why do many entrepreneurs initially set up their businesses as sole proprietorships? Why do many successful
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decisions are shared‚ disagreements can occur. Some employee benefits are not deductible from business income on tax returns. The partnership may end upon the withdrawal or death of a partner. Corporations A corporation is different from a sole proprietorship or a partnership in that a corporation is separate statutorily created legal entity from the people who manage‚ own‚ control‚ and operate it. A corporation can be taxed; it can be sued; it can enter into contractual agreements. Being incorporated
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businesses are Sole Proprietorship‚ Limited Liability Company‚ Cooperative‚ Corporation‚ and Partnership. Each type of business effects the government and economy in several different ways; either working to better the economy and government or working against it. The way each business works is quite similar‚ they all work together to accomplish the same goal; to make a successful‚ plentiful business worth a lot of money. The first type of business to describe is Sole Proprietorship. This is the
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January 31‚ 2013 Corporate Structure Assessments Part A: A sole proprietorship is a type of business entity that is owned and run by one individual and in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business. The owner receives all profits (subject to taxation specific to the business) and has unlimited responsibility for all losses and debts. The IRS does not consider the sole proprietorship as a separate business entity. The owner reports all business on Form 1040
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that may be owned by one or more individuals or entities is called a:Answer | | | | | Correct Answer: | corporation. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Paul is the owner of Paul’s Cabinets‚ which is a sole proprietorship. The firm cannot pay its bills because a large customer defaulted on payment. Which one of the following statements is correct given this situation?Answer | | | | | Correct Answer: | Paul is personally liable for the entire debt of
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