In July of This Year, Sam Performs Financial Consulting Services

question 10

Multiple Choice

In July of this year, Sam performs financial consulting services for William. On August 1, Sam sends William a bill for $1,200. As of September 30, Sam had not heard from William. After repeated efforts to collect the fee, Sam discovers in November that William has left the state and cannot be found. If Sam is an accrual basis taxpayer, for the current year he can deduct

• A)$- 0 -
• B)A $800 ordinary loss
• C)A $1,200 ordinary loss
• D)A $1,200 short-term capital loss
• E)A $1,200 long-term capital loss

Recognize and apply the concept of mutual agency and unlimited liability in a partnership.

Understand the implications of a partnership agreement and how it governs the operations and relations among partners.

Grasp the mechanisms of profit and loss distribution in a partnership based on the income ratio.

Understand the procedures for the admission of a new partner into an existing partnership and the financial implications thereof.

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