The main difference between a partnership and a company is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The main difference between a partnership and a company is:
A. Partnership has limited liability
B. Partnership pays corporate tax
C. Company cannot own assets
D. Company has separate legal entity, partnership does not
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A company is a separate legal entity, while a partnership (except LLP) is not.

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Question #1 Report Error
S1: Revaluation Account is prepared to record changes in the values of assets and liabilities. S2: The profit or loss on revaluation is transferred to the old partners' capital accounts in their sacrificing ratio. Which statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Both S1 and S2
B. Neither S1 nor S2
C. S2 only
D. S1 only

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Revaluation Account records the changes in asset and liability values at the time of admission/retirement. The net profit or loss is distributed among the old partners in their old profit-sharing ratio (which is the sacrificing ratio for the retiring partner). Both are correct.

Question #2 Report Error
The 'Penalty' for under-reporting of income is:
A. 50% of tax payable on under-reported income
B. No penalty
C. 200% of tax
D. 100% of tax

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Penalty for under-reporting is 50% of tax on under-reported income; for misreporting, 200%.

Question #3 Report Error
The 'Comptroller and Auditor General' (CAG) is appointed by:
A. Finance Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President of India
D. Parliament

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
CAG is appointed by the President under Article 148.