🎓CFA Final Prep All Topics

Organizational Forms and Liability

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If a law or accounting firm wants partnership-style management with liability protection, what form fits best?

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An LLP.

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How does a sole proprietorship differ from a corporation in legal identity?

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It has no separate legal identity from the owner.

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Why is owner liability a major drawback of a sole proprietorship?

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The owner has unlimited personal liability for business debts.

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How are profits typically taxed in a sole proprietorship?

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Pass-through to the owner’s personal tax return.

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