Ahmed and Jamar own a successful catering company. Ahmed wants to stay a sole-proprietorship as they expand, but Jamar wants to incorporate. Examine the pros and cons of each option.
1. In a sole-proprietorship, Ahmed and Jamar are in charge of everything, but they are also liable for everything and can only grow as much as their collective capital allows. As a corporation, the company's assets are separated from Ahmed and Jamar's personal assets. This means that there is less liability, and they have the option of offering stock options as a way to grow their business.
2. In a corporation, Ahmed and Jamar are in charge of everything, but they are also liable for everything and can only grow as much as their collective capital allows. In a sole-proprietorship, the company's assets are separated from Ahmed and Jamar's personal assets. This means that there is less liability, and they have the option of offering stock options as a way to grow their business.
3. In a sole-proprietorship, Ahmed and Jamar are in charge of everything, but they are also liable for everything and can only grow as much as their collective capital allows.
4. As a corporation, the company's assets are separated from Ahmed and Jamar's personal assets. This means that there is less liability, and they have the option of offering stock options as a way to grow their business.
1 answer
2. This option repeats the information mentioned in the first option but presents it in a confusing manner. The statement about a sole-proprietorship's assets being separated from personal assets is incorrect. It is a feature of a corporation, not a sole-proprietorship.
3. This option correctly states the disadvantages of a sole-proprietorship, with full control but also full liability and limited growth potential.
4. This option repeats the information mentioned in the first option in a concise and accurate manner. It accurately presents the advantages of incorporating, including the separation of assets and offering stock options for growth.