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Unless those assets are part of an expressly-designated expense account, that would be fraud.

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Q: Can an owner of a business withdraw assets from that business for personal use?
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When an owner withdraws cash or other assets from a business for personal use these withdrawals are termed?

Drawings.


Is it best to have a business as an un-incorporated or incorporated?

Incorporated. An un-incorporated business leaves the owner(s) individually liable (including their personal assets) to financial exposure and liability. An incorporated enterprise limits the financial exposure to only those assets allocated to the business, and protects the owners personal assets.


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Business entity assumption


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What is the business entity convention?

Business entity convention The convention that holds that, for accounting purposes, the business and its owner(s) are treated as quite separate and distinct. The business entity concept provides that the accounting for a business or organization be kept separate from the personal affairs of its owner, or from any other business or organization. This means that the owner of a business should not place any personal assets on the business balance sheet. The balance sheet of the business must reflect the financial position of the business alone. Also, when transactions of the business are recorded, any personal expenditures of the owner are charged to the owner and are not allowed to affect the operating results of the business. Business entity convention The convention that holds that, for accounting purposes, the business and its owner(s) are treated as quite separate and distinct. The business entity concept provides that the accounting for a business or organization be kept separate from the personal affairs of its owner, or from any other business or organization. This means that the owner of a business should not place any personal assets on the business balance sheet. The balance sheet of the business must reflect the financial position of the business alone. Also, when transactions of the business are recorded, any personal expenditures of the owner are charged to the owner and are not allowed to affect the operating results of the business.


Why would the owner withdraw assets other than cash?

because withdraw is so obvious, government and creditors and vendors can find it easily


Does assets decrease when an owner withdraws cash?

Yes owner withdraws in form of cash or assets so ultimately it reduces the assets of business as well.


What are assets liabilities and equity?

It is the basic accounting equation which shows the relationship of business assets toward liability and equity and it tells that all assets must generate enough money to pay all liabilities and owner's capital to be successful business.


Why do many business owners prefer corporations over other forms of business organization?

If a business is a sole proprietorship (one owner) or a partnership (more than one owner) and it fails financially then the owners can be liable for the debts of the business. This means that any assets (houses, cars, personal bank accounts) can be seized and sold to satisfy the creditors of the business. However, if the business is incorporated (Inc.) then if it fails only the assets held by the corporation itself can be attached. The "officers" of the corporation (usually the true owners) are not liable for the debt as long as they did not do anything illegal within the framework of the business/corporate contract. So by incorporating the owner is protecting his personal assets as separate from the business.


What are importance of sole-trader business?

All assets of the business belongs to the owner


What are the cons of being a entrepreneur?

When one become a business owner, one bets the entire life on ones business. This includes assets, personal happiness, energy, sanity, and everything else.


What is the account used to record the transfer of assets from a business to its owner?

the owner's capital account