David Has Decided to Open an Auto-Detailing Business

question 63

Multiple Choice

David has decided to open an auto-detailing business. He will pick up an automobile from the client, take it to his parents' garage, detail it, and return it to the client. If he does all of the work himself and takes no legal steps to form a special organization, which type of business organization, in effect, has he chosen?

• A)Limited-liability company
• B)Partnership
• C)Corporation
• D)Sole proprietorship

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A time frame for which financial statements are prepared, typically a year, quarter, or month, to measure a company's financial performance.

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the main business activities, such as administrative and organizational expenses.

Unrealized Loss Account

An account that reflects losses which have occurred on paper due to changes in market values but have not been actually realized through a transaction.

Short-Term Stock Investments

Investments in stock intended to be held for a short duration, typically less than one year, for earning a quick profit.