Jeremy Is Thinking of Starting Up a Small Business Selling

question 199

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is thinking of starting up a small business selling NASCAR memorabilia.He is considering setting up his business as a sole proprietorship.What is one advantage to Jeremy of setting up his business as a sole proprietorship?

• A)As a sole proprietor, Jeremy would face limited liability.
• B)As a sole proprietor, Jeremy would have the ability to share risk with shareholders.
• C)As a sole proprietor, Jeremy would have both ownership and control over the business.
• D)All of the above would be advantages of setting up his business as a sole proprietorship.

Apply knowledge of accounts with normal debit or credit balances and analyze their impacts on financial statements.

Understand and apply the principles of preparing a balance sheet.

Calculate and analyze key financial metrics including ending retained earnings, income from operations, and gross profit.

Journalize adjusting entries for inventory and expected customer returns and allowances.

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Definitions:

Allocated

The process of apportioning resources, costs, or expenses to specific projects, departments, or cost centers.

Gross Sales

The total sales revenue of a business before any deductions are made for returns, allowances, and discounts.

Building Cost

The total expenses incurred to acquire, construct, or improve a building, including material, labor, and other costs.

Allocated

The process of distributing resources or expenses among various departments, activities, or time periods.