A Partner That Receives Cash in an Operating Distribution Recognizes

question 75

True/False

A partner that receives cash in an operating distribution recognizes loss if the cash distributed is less than the partner's outside basis in the partnership immediately before the distribution.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Outstanding payments from customers for goods or services rendered by a company which have not been settled yet.

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash inflows and outflows from operating activities are reported, as opposed to the indirect method.

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with the normal operations of a business, such as rent, utilities, and payroll, excluding cost of goods sold.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually as a distribution of profits.