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AICPA CPA-Business Exam Questions
CPA Business Environment and Concepts (Page 8 )

Updated On: 28-Feb-2026
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A partner's interest in specific partnership property is:

  1. Option A
  2. Option B
  3. Option C
  4. Option D

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Choice "d" is correct. No - No.
Rule: A partner's interest in specific partnership property is neither assignable to the partner's individual creditors nor is it subject to attachment by the partner's individual creditors. Choices "a", "b", and "c" are incorrect, per the above rule.



If no provisions are made in an agreement, a general partnership allocates profits and losses based on the:

  1. Value of actual contributions made by each partner.
  2. Number of partners.
  3. Number of hours each partner worked in the partnership during the year.
  4. Number of years each partner belonged to the partnership.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. Absent an agreement to the contrary, all partners have equal rights to share in the profits of the partnership.
Choices "a", "c", and "d" are incorrect, per the above Explanation.



Under the Uniform Partnership Act, which of the following statements is(are) correct regarding the effect of the assignment of an interest in a general partnership?

I). The assignee is personally responsible for the assigning partner's share of past and future partnership debts.
II). The assignee is entitled to the assigning partner's interest in partnership profits and surplus on dissolution of the partnership.

  1. I only.
  2. II only.
  3. Both I and II.
  4. Neither I nor II.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. A partner may assign his or her interest in the partnership. The effect of such an assignment is to transfer the partner's right to receive the partner's share of profits or surplus only. Such an assignment does not cause dissolution or make the assignee a new partner. The assignor is still regarded as a partner and is liable for past and future partnership debts. The assignee, since he is not a partner, is not liable for past and future partnership debts. Choice "a" is incorrect. The assignee of an interest in a general partnership is not personally responsible for the assigning partner's share of past and future partnership debts but is entitled to the assigning partner's interest in partnership profits and surplus on dissolution of the partnership. Choice "c" is incorrect. The assignee of an interest in a general partnership is entitled to the assigning partner's interest in partnership profits and surplus on dissolution of the partnership but is not personally responsible for the assigning partner's share of past and future partnership debts. Choice "d" is incorrect. The assignee of an interest in a general partnership is entitled to the assigning partner's interest in partnership profits and surplus on dissolution of the partnership but is not personally responsible for the assigning partner's share of past and future partnership debts.



Smith and James were partners in S and J Partnership. The partnership agreement stated that all profits and losses were allocated 60 percent to Smith and 40 percent to James. The partners decided to terminate and wind up the partnership. The following was the balance sheet for S and J on the day of the windup:



Of the total accounts receivable, $10,000 was collected and the remainder was written off as bad debt. All liabilities of S and J were paid by the partnership. The property and equipment are sold for $32,000. Under the Uniform Partnership Act, what amount of cash was distributed to Smith?

  1. $25,200
  2. $26,000
  3. $30,000
  4. $34,800

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Choice "a" is correct. Upon termination of the partnership creditors are paid first. After payment of creditors, each partner is deemed to have an account that is charged or credited an amount equal to the partner's contribution plus or minus the partner's share of any profits or losses. The agreement between Smith and James was that profits and losses would be allocated 60% to Smith and 40% to James. The partnership had $82,000 in assets ($40,000 in cash, $10,000 from accounts receivable, and $32,000 from property and equipment). The partnership had $90,000 in liabilities and capital. Of the $82,000 in assets, $24,000 is paid first to creditors. This leaves a balance of $58,000.
Smith contributed $30,000 in capital and James contributed $36,000 in capital. With $66,000 owed in capital and only $58,000 available, there is a deficit of $8,000. By agreement, Smith is responsible for 60% of the $8,000 deficit or $4,800.
Smith would be credited an amount equal to his capital ($30,000) minus his share of the loss ($4,800) or $25,200. Only choice "a" reflects this amount.
Choices "b", "c", and "d" are incorrect, per the above calculation.



Leslie, Kelly, and Blair wanted to form a business.
Which of the following business entities does not require the filing of organization documents with the state?

  1. Limited partnership.
  2. Joint venture.
  3. Limited liability company.
  4. Subchapter S corporation.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Choice "b" is correct. A joint venture is like a partnership. A partnership or joint venture can be formed without filing any documents with the state.
Choice "a" is incorrect. Formation of a limited partnership requires the filing of a certificate of limited partnership with the state.
Choice "c" is incorrect. A limited liability company may be formed only by filing articles of organization with the state.
Choice "d" is incorrect. A corporation, including a Subchapter S corporation, may be formed only by filing articles of incorporation with the state.



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