FINANCE1 Various Organizational Forms Limited Liability Companiesone of the option that could be chosen by a group of accountant to start an accounting company. This structure of the business is hybrid of corporation and partnership (Reuting, 2014). Strength โ The key strength of the limited liability is that members of the company are not personally liable for the obligations. Weaknesses โ Members of the company have to take the accountability for paying the taxes from their share of the income. Partnershipis said to be the entity that possess more than two owners and has equal control, except the contract of partnership states otherwise or the business structure is arranged as the limited partnership (Clifford & Warner, 2017). Strength โ The income of the partnership is earned by the partners. Weaknesses โ The liability of the partners for paying the debts is unlimited. A Corporationis one of the legal entities that are established for operating business. Corporation is the separate entity from the ones who handle the accountability of the business (Mitchell & Fontana, 2010). Strength โ The Corporation raise liability to the shareholders only to their invested amount. This business structure saves them from other liabilities. Weaknesses โ It this business structure is comprised of number of investors with unclear interest, the team of the management can run the business deprived of real oversight from the owners.
FINANCE2 Recommendation The business structure that will be best suited for the group of accountants is Limited Liability Company. This structure is comprised of operational ease, limited paperwork with very less cost of start-up, and profit sharing.
FINANCE3 References Clifford, D., & Warner, R. (2017).Form a Partnership: The Complete Legal Guide10thed. U.S: Nolo. Mitchell, P., & Fontana, P. K. (2010).Choosing the Right Legal Form of Business: The Complete Guide to Becoming a Sole Proprietor, Partnership, LLC, Or Corporation1st ed. U.S: Atlantic Publishing Company. Reuting, J. (2014).Limited Liability Companies For Dummies3rded. U.K: John Wiley & Sons.