Compare the Legal Structure Implications of a Sole Proprietorship and a Subchapter

question 33

Essay

Compare the legal structure implications of a sole proprietorship and a Subchapter S Corporation for the seven parameters of 1) ownership, 2) liability, 3) taxation issues, 4) profit distribution, 5) voting on policy, 6) life of the legal structure, and 7) capitalization.

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Definitions:

Closing Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, thereby preparing the books for the next accounting period.

Post-Closing Trial Balance

A list of all account balances after the closing entries have been made, ensuring the accuracy of the ledger.

Fees Earned

Revenue recognized by a company for services provided during a specific period, even if not yet received in cash.

Real Account

Permanent accounts in accounting that are not closed at the end of the accounting period, including assets, liabilities, and equity accounts.