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When an owner withdraws cash or other assets from a business for personal use these withdrawals are termed?
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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.
The properties owned by a business are called?
Assets
What are the 15 differences between individual and business insurance?
The only difference that matters is that business insurance is built for and designed to protect a businesses assets from claims that might happen to a business, while personal insurance is designed to protect personal exposures. The differences between business and personal insurance are so wide and staggering that it doesn't make sense to shoot for 15, there are over 1,000 differences.
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.
Jennifer wants to start a business but protect herself from liability. She should select what form of business?
An LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) is one of the easiest to form and is ideal for a single-proprieter business model. This will protect her personal assets from the business if someone ever sues the business.
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 some examples of owner's equity?
Owner's equity shows the owners investments minus their withdrawals from the business. Basically it is the assets minus the liabilities.
If a small business has a lawsuit or judgment against them can they take your personal assets such your house car and other monthly incomes not associated with the business?
If you operate as a soleproprietor then yes your personal assets can be used to satisfy the judgement. If on the other hand you operate as a corporation or a LLC then your personal assets are protected.
Can an owner of a business withdraw assets from that business for personal use?
Unless those assets are part of an expressly-designated expense account, that would be fraud.
Can creditor take your house for business debt?
That depends, is the business a Partnership or Sole Proprietorship? If it is one of these personal assets can be seized to make up for business debt. If your business however is an LLC (Limited Liability Corporation) than personal assets are not associated with the business and therefore not at risk.
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.
What type of account is a drawing account?
A Drawing account is a contra capital account and is used by a proprietor type business. It is for recording the owner's withdrawals of the company's assets.
Is there a formula that will help figure net income from assets liabilities owner withdrawals and owner investment?
40,000.00 Assets 26,500.00 Liabilities 1,400.00 Owners Investments 2,000.00 Owners Cash Withdrawals
If you file Bankruptcy on your business can they take your personal assets?
Only if then can show that you committed fraud, by piercing the corporate veil (i.e. using the business as your personal property), or if you gave a personal guarantee for business loans/debts.
How can one protect their assets through incorporate LLC?
When one incorporates their business they are forming a LLC, a limited liability corporation. By doing this, a business owners personal assets are protected from business debts or obligations.
Do you need malpractice insurance for consulting?
Probably, because you want to protect your business assets (and possibly your personal assets, depending on how & where your business is formed) and provide defense benefits if you are presented with a claim or lawsuit.
What accounting principle would conflict to include the personal assets and transactions of a business owner in the records and reports of the business?
Business entity assumption
