Q1.

Ahmed for Mujeeb Leasing for several years. Muscat Leasing is a company that leases high-tech medical equipment to hospitals. Ahmed for Mujeeb have decided that, with their financial expertise, they might start their own company to provide consulting services to individuals interested in leasing equipment. One form of organization they are considering is a partnership. If they start a partnership, each individual plan to contribute OMR50,000 in cash. In addition, Ahmed has a used computer that originally cost OMR370, which he intends to invest in the partnership. The computer has a present market value of OMR150.Although both Ahmed for Mujeeb are financial wizards, they do not know a great deal about how a partnership operates. As a result, they have come to you for advice.

(a) What are the major disadvantages of starting a partnership?

(b) What type of document is needed for a partnership, and what should this document contain?