WorksheetsPartnerships under the Civil Code of the Philippines
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 42mins
Which best defines a partnership under Article 1767 of the Civil Code of the Philippines?
A business owned by two or more persons
A contract where persons bind themselves to contribute to a common fund and divide profits
A corporation owned by several individuals
A joint venture for a single transaction
A partnership is considered formed when:
It is registered with the SEC
A public instrument is executed
Partners agree on the contract
Business licenses are issued
Which of the following contributions is NOT allowed for a limited partner?
Cash
Property
Industry or services
Equipment
Which characteristic of partnership makes each partner liable for acts of co-partners?
Unlimited liability
Mutual agency
Separate legal personality
Joint ownership
Which statement about partnership registration with the SEC is correct?
It is required for partnership validity
It is required only for issuance of licenses
It is optional but mandatory for legality
It creates the partnership
Which of the following is a cause of partnership dissolution?
Increase in capital
Admission of a new partner
A partnership has a juridical personality that is:
The same as the partners
Separate and distinct from partners
Limited to capital contributions
Temporary in nature
Which partner is exempt from sharing in partnership losses among partners?
Capitalist partner
General partner
Industrial partner
Limited partner
Which statement regarding unlimited liability is TRUE?
Only capitalist partners are liable
Liability is limited to capital contribution
Personal assets of partners may be used to pay partnership debts
Creditors cannot claim against partners
Which right may a partner dispose of without consent of other partners?
Interest in the partnership
Share in profits
Capital contribution
Management rights
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a partnership?
Ease of formation
Unlimited liability
Combination of capital
Better management
Which partnership involves contribution of all present properties of the partners?
Particular partnership
Universal partnership of profits
Universal partnership of all present property
Limited partnership
A partnership where there is at least one general and one limited partner is called:
General partnership
Universal partnership
Limited partnership
Particular partnership
Which type of partner contributes services only?
Capitalist partner
Industrial partner
Limited partner
Nominal partner
Which partner is known to the public and actively participates in business?
Dormant partner
Silent partner
Ostensible partner
Nominal partner
A partner who is liable as a partner due to representation to third parties is called:
Real partner
Managing partner
Quasi-partner
Sub-partner
Which of the following statements is TRUE about partnership property?
Owned individually by contributing partners
Owned jointly by partners as co-owners
Which account records permanent investment of a partner?
Drawing account
Loan payable account
Capital account
Expense account
Partner’s loans to the partnership are classified as:
Capital
Equity
Liability
Revenue
In liquidation, partner loans are paid:
Before outside creditors
After capital distributions
After outside creditors but before capital
Last
Non-cash assets contributed to a partnership are recorded at:
Historical cost
Book value
Agreed value or fair market value
Tax basis
Which standard defines fair market value in the module?
IAS 16
PFRS 13
PAS 2
PAS 8
Increase in value of an asset BEFORE partnership formation belongs to:
Partnership
All partners equally
Contributing partner
Managing partner
Contribution of industry is recorded through:
Capital account
Drawing account
Memorandum entry
Loan account
Which approach is preferred in absence of agreement regarding capital equality?
Goodwill approach
Revaluation approach
Bonus approach
Market approach
Bonus approach results in:
Recognition of intangible asset
Capital transfer between partners
Increase in total capital
Recognition of goodwill
Goodwill approach results in:
Decrease in total capital
No asset recognition
Recognition of intangible asset
Capital withdrawal
Which situation requires opening new partnership books?
Admission of a new partner
Conversion of sole proprietorship if agreed
When books of sole proprietorship are retained, adjustments are made through:
Income and expense accounts
Drawing accounts
Capital account
Loan accounts
Which of the following best describes partnership accounting?
Entirely different from sole proprietorship
Same principles, different equity treatment
Same as corporation accounting
Based only on tax rules
Ana contributes land with FMV ₱500,000 and cost ₱200,000. The land is recorded at:
₱200,000
₱350,000
₱500,000
₱700,000
Ben contributes equipment with FMV subject to liability assumed by partnership. Capital credit is:
₱300,000
₱220,000
₱80,000
₱380,000
Cash contributed ₱120,000; property FMV ₱180,000 with ₱30,000 liability. Capital credited equals:
₱120,000
₱180,000
₱270,000
₱150,000
Total cash invested by partners is ₱900,000. If equal capital is agreed among 3 partners, each capital is:
₱200,000
₱250,000
₱300,000
₱450,000
Partner A invests ₱400,000 cash; Partner B invests ₱600,000 cash. Equal capital agreed using bonus approach. Bonus to A is:
₱0
₱50,000
₱100,000
₱200,000
In No. 35, B’s capital after bonus is:
₱600,000
₱500,000
₱450,000
₱400,000
A contributed inventory FMV ₱120,000; B contributed cash ₱80,000. Equal capital via goodwill approach. Goodwill recognized is:
₱0
₱20,000
₱40,000
₱60,000
Industrial partner is admitted. Which account is credited?
Capital
Goodwill
Drawing
None
Partnership assets ₱100,000; liabilities ₱160,000; 2 general partners. Each partner’s liability is initially:
₱30,000
₱60,000
₱80,000
₱160,000
If one partner is insolvent, unpaid share may be claimed from:
Partnership only
Government
Remaining solvent partners
SEC
41. A partner advances ₱50,000 to partnership. Proper credit is:
Capital account
Revenue account
Loans payable to partner
Drawing account
In liquidation, order of payment is:
Capital → Loans → Outside creditors
Loans → Capital → Outside creditors
Outside creditors → Loans → Capital
Capital → Outside creditors → Loans
Sole proprietor net assets after adjustment = ₱800,000. New partner to get 25% interest. Cash investment required is:
₱266,667
₱200,000
₱300,000
₱400,000
Accounts receivable ₱100,000; allowance 10%. Net receivable contributed equals:
₱100,000
₱90,000
₱10,000
₱110,000
Equipment FMV ₱200,000 with accumulated depreciation ₱40,000. Recorded amount in new partnership books is:
₱160,000
₱200,000
₱240,000
₱40,000
Two sole proprietors form partnership. Adjustments affect:
Income statement
Capital accounts
Drawing accounts
Expense accounts
Total agreed capital ₱1,200,000. Partner wants 30% interest. Required capital is:
₱300,000
₱360,000
₱400,000
₱420,000
Loss on sale of asset before formation is borne by:
Partnership
All partners equally
A limited partner uses his surname in partnership name. His liability becomes:
Limited
None
Same as general partner
Void
Which approach increases total partnership assets?
Bonus approach
Revaluation approach
Goodwill approach
Drawing approach
Mutual agency means each partner can bind the partnership. Even without the consent of a co-partner, binding is still possible if within scope.
True
False
Only with written consent
Only if all partners agree
Partnership exists even if not yet registered. ________
True
False
Maybe
Not Sure
Admission of a new partner dissolves the old partnership. Business may continue under a ________.
new partnership
old partnership
temporary agreement
sole proprietorship
A partnership has a juridical personality separate from partners. It can own property, incur liabilities, and ________.
sue or be sued
fly an airplane
write novels
become a citizen
Industrial partners do not share in losses (among partners only). BUT they still have ________ to third parties.
unlimited liability
limited liability
no liability
conditional liability
Partners’ personal assets may be used to pay partnership debts. This is the meaning of ________.
unlimited liability
limited partnership
joint venture
fixed capital
Unlimited liability is a disadvantage, not an advantage.
Advantage
Disadvantage
Neither
Universal partnership of all present property means all property and profits are a common fund.
Only profits are common fund
Only property is common fund
Both property and profits are common fund
Limited partnership has at least one general and one limited partner.
Only general partners
Only limited partners
At least one general and one limited partner
Industrial partner contributes services only.
Contributes capital only
Contributes services only
Contributes both capital and services
Ostensible partner is known to the public and active.
Not known to the public
Known to the public but inactive
Known to the public and active
Quasi-partner (partner by estoppel) is liable due to representation, even if not a true partner.
Not liable
Liable only if a true partner
Liable due to representation
Capital account records permanent investment.
True
False
Partner’s loan is a liability of the partnership.
True
False
Order in liquidation: Outside creditors → Partner loans → Capital
True
False
Non-cash assets are recorded at agreed or fair market value.
True
False
Fair market value is defined under PFRS 13.
True
False
Increase in value before formation belongs to contributing partner.
True
False
Industry contribution = memorandum entry only.
True
False
What are the net assets if the fair market value (FMV) is ₱300,000 and the liability is ₱80,000?
₱180,000
₱220,000
₱300,000
None
What is the total amount if you have ₱120,000 cash and (₱180,000 – ₱30,000)?
₱150,000
₱270,000
₱300,000
None
If ₱900,000 is to be divided among 3 partners, how much does each partner get?
₱220,000
₱270,000
₱300,000
None
Total capital is ₱1,000,000 divided by 2 partners = ₱500,000 each. If A has ₱400,000, how much bonus does A need?
₱220,000
₱270,000
₱100,000
None
If B gives ₱100,000 bonus, what is the resulting capital? (₱600,000 – ₱100,000)
₱220,000
₱500,000
₱300,000
None
If total implied capital is ₱240,000, actual investment is ₱200,000, what is the goodwill?
₱220,000
₱270,000
₱40,000
None
What is the answer if none of the options are correct?
₱220,000
₱270,000
₱300,000
None
What is the accounting entry for an industrial partner?
memorandum entry only
cash entry only
journal entry only
no entry required
Calculate the deficiency per partner if the total deficiency is ₱160,000 and ₱100,000 has already been covered. Show your calculation.
₱60,000 deficiency ÷ 1 partner each
₱100,000 deficiency ÷ 2 partners each
₱160,000 deficiency ÷ 4 partners each
₱50,000 deficiency ÷ 2 partners each
Who may be required to pay if some partners are insolvent in a partnership?
Remaining solvent partners may be required to pay.
Only the government is required to pay.
Creditors are required to pay.
No one is required to pay.
Are partner loans considered the same as capital in partnership accounting? If not, what are they recorded as?
Loans Payable to Partner
Capital Contribution
Retained Earnings
Drawings
In what order are claims settled in a partnership liquidation?
Outside creditors → Partner loans → Capital
Capital → Partner loans → Outside creditors
Partner loans → Capital → Outside creditors
Outside creditors → Capital → Partner loans
Calculate the amount if ₱800,000 is to be divided by 75% and then multiplied by 25%. Show your calculation.
₱266,667
₱250,000
₱300,000
₱100,000
Calculate the allowance if ₱100,000 is given a 10% allowance. Show your calculation.
₱10,000
₱90,000
₱1,000
₱100,000
What value is recorded in the new partnership books when net book value is considered?
₱160,000
₱200,000
₱120,000
₱180,000
