Explain in Brief the Liabilities of General and Limited Partners

question 65

Essay

Explain in brief the liabilities of general and limited partners in a limited partnership.

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Definitions:

General Journal

A comprehensive accounting record where all financial transactions are initially recorded, using a double-entry accounting system.

Nonparticipating

typically refers to an insurance or investment product feature where the holder does not have the right to receive dividends or bonuses generated from the underlying pool of assets.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a stock or bond, as stated by the issuing company, which may bear no relation to its market value.

Dividends Distributed

The total amount of dividends that have been given out to shareholders over a specified period.