Nina and Owen Are General Partners in Property Management L

question 7

Multiple Choice

Nina and Owen are general partners in Property Management L.P., a limited partnership. Without Nina's knowledge or consent, Owen defrauds the firm's clients, resulting in the firm's liability for the losses. The limited partners file a suit against Nina to recover their investments. She is most likely liable

• A)if the clients are viewed as innocent third parties.
• B)in a state that does not protect innocent partners from fraud suits.
• C)under any circumstances.
• D)under no circumstances.

Understand the components of the Du Pont identity and its application in evaluating company performance.

Understand the importance of financial statement information for creditors and its role in performance evaluation.

Interpret key financial ratios, including profit margin, fixed asset turnover, and total asset turnover.

Understand the impact of changes in accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed assets on cash flow and how this is reflected in the statement of cash flows.

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