Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Distribution

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the distribution of safe payments?

• A) The distribution of safe payments assumes that any capital deficit balances will prove to be a total loss to the partnership.
• B) Safe payments are equal to the recorded capital balances of partners with positive capital balances.
• C) The distribution of safe payments may only be made after all liabilities have been paid.
• D) In computing safe payments, partners with positive capital balances are assumed to absorb an equal share of any deficit balance(s).
• E) There are no safe payments until the liquidation is complete.

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Definitions:

Capital Gains Rate

The tax rate applied to the profit from selling an asset that has increased in value.

Profit-sharing Bonuses

A type of incentive given to employees where they receive a share of the company’s profits, typically as part of their compensation package.

Seniority

The concept of giving preference to employees with longer tenure in aspects of employment such as promotions, pay increases, and layoffs.

Equal Distribution

A principle of fairness where resources, wealth, or opportunities are shared equally among all members of a society or group.