Laura Wants to Start a Business, but She Is Unsure

question 169

Multiple Choice

Laura wants to start a business, but she is unsure of the legal form best for her. Short of cash, she has decided to take the form that is the least expensive and most flexible in terms of decision making and implementation. Which would you recommend?

• A) Joint venture
• B) Partnership
• C) Sole proprietorship
• D) Cooperative
• E) Corporation

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Definitions:

Fixed Assets

Enduring assets with physical presence utilized in business activities, not foreseen to be liquidated or changed to cash within twelve months.

Depreciable Cost

The difference between a fixed asset’s initial cost and its residual value.

Acquisition Cost

The total cost associated with acquiring an asset, including the purchase price and any additional expenses necessary to get the asset ready for use.

Double-Declining-Balance

A method of accelerated depreciation that doubles the straight-line depreciation rate; it applies this rate to the book value of the asset at the beginning of each year.