Accounting Company: Comparing Organizational Forms for Accountants

This report examines various organizational forms suitable for an accounting company, as requested in the assignment brief. It explores the characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses of three primary structures: Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), partnerships, and corporations. The analysis includes a detailed comparison of each form, considering factors such as liability, taxation, and operational ease. The report highlights the advantages of LLCs, such as limited liability and operational flexibility, while also acknowledging the complexities of partnerships and corporations. Ultimately, the report recommends the most appropriate structure for the accounting company, providing justification based on the specific needs and goals of the business. The report references relevant sources to support the analysis and conclusions.

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6/4/2019

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Various Organizational Forms
Limited Liability Companies one 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 – The key strength of the limited liability is that members of the company
are not personally liable for the obligations.
Weaknesses – Members of the company have to take the accountability for paying the
taxes from their share of the income.
Partnership is 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 – The income of the partnership is earned by the partners.
Weaknesses – The liability of the partners for paying the debts is unlimited.
A Corporation is 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 – The Corporation raise liability to the shareholders only to their invested
amount. This business structure saves them from other liabilities.
Weaknesses – 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.

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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.

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References
Clifford, D., & Warner, R. (2017). Form a Partnership: The Complete Legal Guide 10th ed.
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 Corporation 1st
ed. U.S: Atlantic Publishing Company.
Reuting, J. (2014). Limited Liability Companies For Dummies 3rd ed. U.K: John Wiley &
Sons.