Roberts, Smith, and Thomas Have Been Partners for Twenty Years

question 29

Multiple Choice

Roberts, Smith, and Thomas have been partners for twenty years. The partners, however, are now collecting debts, converting assets to cash, paying creditors, and distributing remaining assets to each partner. Roberts, Smith, and Thomas are engaged in:

• A) dissolution.
• B) marshaling assets.
• C) reformation.
• D) winding up.

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