Jack and Bill are partners in a computer software company. They developed a word processing program that

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Jack and Bill are partners in a computer software company. They developed a word processing program that is remarkably similar to a Corel product. Jack telephones Bill at home one evening and says, “We should convert our partnership into a corporation before we launch this new word processing software. Let’s withdraw most of our assets from the business before forming a corporate entity. If we are sued by Corel, our liability will be limited to our business assets.” Bill feels a little uneasy and replies, “Let’s meet at 9 A.M. sharp to discuss this matter.”

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Explain why Bill might be feeling uneasy.

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Fundamental Accounting Principles Volume II

ISBN: 978-1259066511

14th Canadian Edition

Authors: Larson Kermit, Jensen Tilly

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