Partnership Accounting

This course shows the accountant how to set up and operate an accounting system for a partnership. It focuses on the accounting for all types of transactions that are unique to a partnership, including the contribution of funds to a partnership, capital accounts, the allocation of profits and losses to partners, the admission of a new partner into a partnership, and the liquidation of a partnership.
Format

PDF Course

Level

Overview

Duration

1 Hour

Related Courses
Partnership Tax Guide
Types of Entities

Course Information

Author: Steven Bragg
Course number: AC1106

Learning Objectives:
  • Recognize the uses to which a capital account is put.
  • Describe the accounting for the various partnership-related transactions.
  • Recognize the proper treatment of income taxes in a partnership.
  • Specify the proper accounting treatment when a partner retires.
  • Describe the process flow for a partnership liquidation.

Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Accounting
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: June 2025
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