If a Sole Proprietorship Fails, the Owner May Lose Whatever

question 128

True/False

If a sole proprietorship fails, the owner may lose whatever was invested in the business, and the owner's personal assets are also at risk.

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Definitions:

Note Receivable

A financial asset representing a promise to receive a specific amount of money at one or more future dates, typically a formal loan to another entity.

Uncollectible Account

A receivable that a company has deemed to be uncollectable from the debtor, often written off as bad debt or expense.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that are owed to a company by customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for, typically within a short-term period.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.