The proprietary theory, the entity theory, and the funds theory are three approaches to accounting for equities.

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The proprietary theory, the entity theory, and the funds theory are three approaches to accounting for equities.

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a. Describe briefly each of these theories.
b. State your reasons for emphasizing the application of one of these theories to each of the following:
i. Single proprietorship
ii. Partnership
iii. Financial institutions (banks)
iv. Consolidated statements 

v. Estate accounting

Partnership
A legal form of business operation between two or more individuals who share management and profits. A Written agreement between two or more individuals who join as partners to form and carry on a for-profit business. Among other things, it states...
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Financial Accounting Theory and Analysis Text and Cases

ISBN: 978-1118582794

11th edition

Authors: Richard G. Schroeder, Myrtle W. Clark, Jack Cathey

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