Briefly Explain the Difference Between the Entity and the Aggregate

question 68

Essay

Briefly explain the difference between the entity and the aggregate concepts as related to partnership taxation.

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Definitions:

Revenue

The increase in assets or decrease in liabilities resulting from the sale of goods or the performance of services in the normal course of business.

ASPE

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises; a set of accounting policies and procedures specifically for private companies in Canada.

Sales Account

An account in the general ledger that records the revenue generated from goods and services sold by a company during a specific period.

Defective

Pertaining to a product or component that has a flaw or imperfection that prevents it from functioning as intended.