{"id":5638,"date":"2026-10-28T01:49:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:49:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/partnership-accounting-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:50:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T01:50:05","slug":"partnership-accounting-dispute-attorney-miami-dade","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/partnership-accounting-dispute-attorney-miami-dade\/","title":{"rendered":"Partnership Accounting Dispute Attorney Miami-Dade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-60 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-5636\" alt=\"Empty shop interior after hours with a &quot;closed&quot; sign and a &quot;for sale&quot; notice on the window.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shop-interior-after-hours-with-a-closed-sign-and-a-for-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Partnership Accounting Dispute Attorney | Coral Gables and Miami-Dade County<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Stuck Without Answers About Your Partnership&#x27;s Money?<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal focuses on partnership accounting disputes for business owners across Miami-Dade, from our Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach offices. Get a free, confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule Your Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 27, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A partnership accounting dispute is a disagreement among partners about the business&#8217;s money, its books, or how profits are shared. If you&#8217;re a partner who can&#8217;t see the books, or whose payouts don&#8217;t match the ledger, a partnership accounting dispute attorney in Miami-Dade can help you plan your next steps. KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Call 305-990-2300 to start the conversation.<\/p>\n<h2>What a Partnership Accounting Dispute Is and Who It Is For<\/h2>\n<p>A partnership accounting dispute is a disagreement about what the partnership&#8217;s books show and how its money moves. The fight may be about the numbers. It may also be about whether a partner can see the numbers at all.<\/p>\n<p>These disputes usually involve:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Revenue and expenses<\/li>\n<li>Distributions paid to each partner<\/li>\n<li>Capital accounts, which track each partner&#8217;s contributions and share of the business<\/li>\n<li>How profits and losses are split<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s partnership rules are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8202.html\">Chapter 620, Florida Statutes<\/a>. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8403.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8403<\/a>, a partnership must give partners, and their agents and attorneys, access to its books and records. Partners may inspect and copy them during ordinary business hours.<\/p>\n<p>This service fits several people:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Minority partners who are denied financial information<\/li>\n<li>Majority partners who face an accounting challenge from a co-owner<\/li>\n<li>Co-owners of restaurants, real estate, and other closely held businesses in Miami-Dade County<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a broader view of partnership matters, see our <a href=\"\/resources\/partnership-dispute-attorney\/\">partnership dispute attorney<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your partner won&#x27;t show you the books, or the payouts don&#x27;t match the ledger, reach out to KEW Legal and tell us what you&#x27;ve found. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Common Accounting Problems in Partnership Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Many partnership disputes start with a few recurring accounting problems. Each one touches a specific legal rule.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unequal or undocumented distributions.<\/strong> One partner takes money out with no written approval, or takes more than the others.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal expenses paid by the business.<\/strong> Personal costs run through the partnership account and get booked as business costs. A partner may use partnership property only on behalf of the partnership (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8401<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Receipts that don&#8217;t reconcile.<\/strong> Deposits don&#8217;t match sales records or the general ledger, and no one can explain the gap.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital account errors.<\/strong> Contributions aren&#8217;t credited, or a loan gets booked as capital. Each partner&#8217;s account is credited with contributions and charged with distributions under the same statute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Related-party deals.<\/strong> A partner&#8217;s own company charges the partnership rent, fees, or equipment costs that an outside vendor wouldn&#8217;t accept. A partner must account to the partnership for any profit gained from partnership business (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8404.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8404<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Missing or incomplete tax paperwork.<\/strong> Returns are missing, Schedule K-1 forms don&#8217;t match the books, or the records are kept in a form the other partners can&#8217;t read.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single missing bank statement can stall a dispute. That&#8217;s why the records come first.<\/p>\n<h2>What the Engagement Covers<\/h2>\n<p>The engagement covers the records demand, a demand letter, negotiation, and litigation in Miami-Dade County if negotiation fails. Each part builds on the one before it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Written records demand.<\/strong> We set out which records you need and a follow-up plan if the other side doesn&#8217;t respond. A partner may sue to enforce these access rights (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8405.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8405<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Agreement review.<\/strong> We read the accounting, distribution, and information terms in your partnership or operating agreement. The agreement governs first, but it cannot unreasonably restrict access to books and records (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8103.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8103<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Accounting coordination.<\/strong> Your accountant or a forensic accountant handles the financial analysis. KEW Legal manages the legal strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Demand letter.<\/strong> The letter lists each accounting issue and the relief requested.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiated resolution.<\/strong> Outcomes may include an accounting settlement, a buyout, or agreed corrections to the books.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Litigation when needed.<\/strong> Florida limits where a case can be filed. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0047\/Sections\/0047.011.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 47.011<\/a>, a case must be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. That rule does not apply to suits against nonresidents.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How the Process Works, Step by Step<\/h2>\n<p>The process starts with a consultation and moves through records, demand, negotiation, and, if needed, mediation or court. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact us online<\/a> or call 305-990-2300 to schedule it.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consultation.<\/strong> We discuss the partnership, the problem, and the documents you have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document intake.<\/strong> You gather the partnership agreement, bank statements, general ledger, tax returns, and any messages about money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preliminary review.<\/strong> We identify the specific accounting questions and whether the numbers can be reconciled.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Records demand and negotiation.<\/strong> We send the demand and work with the other partner or their counsel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forensic review if needed.<\/strong> Findings come back in a form the legal team can use.<\/li>\n<li>Florida courts must refer filed civil actions for monetary damages to mediation when a party asks, provided the requesting party is willing and able to pay the costs of the mediation or the costs can be equitably divided between the parties, unless an exception applies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.102.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.102<\/a>). Florida calls its mediation confidentiality law the Mediation Confidentiality and Privilege Act (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0044\/Sections\/0044.401.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 44.401<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Timelines vary with the volume of records and whether the other side cooperates.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/empty-shelves-inside-a-dark-storefront-with-a-closed-sign-an-photo-5.jpg\" alt=\"Empty shelves inside a dark storefront with a closed sign and a for sale notice in the window.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Review and Drafting Before a Dispute Starts<\/h2>\n<p>Clear accounting terms in a partnership agreement make disputes easier to define and easier to resolve. Review these terms before a conflict begins.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where the books are kept.<\/strong> A partnership must keep its books and records at its chief executive office (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8403.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8403<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reporting and method.<\/strong> Set how often reports are issued, which accounting method is used, and how capital accounts are kept.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distribution rules.<\/strong> Write down who approves distributions and how they&#8217;re documented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Information rights.<\/strong> Define what each partner can inspect and how quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dispute steps.<\/strong> Include mediation steps and the venue for claims. Arbitration clauses are generally valid and enforceable under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, except on grounds that exist to revoke a contract.<\/li>\n<li>If no agreement for the purchase of a dissociated partner&#8217;s interest is reached within 120 days after a written demand for payment, the partnership shall pay, or cause to be paid, in cash to the dissociated partner the amount the partnership estimates to be the buyout price and accrued interest, reduced by any offsets and accrued interest under subsection (3) (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0620\/Sections\/0620.8701.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 620.8701<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Vendor and contract terms with partnership-linked companies can raise separate questions. See our <a href=\"\/resources\/business-contract-and-vendor-dispute-law-firm-miami-dade-county\/\">business contract and vendor dispute page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Work With KEW Legal on an Accounting Dispute<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm focuses on business matters for owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the responsible lawyer for this page. The firm&#8217;s lawyers include Kristina E. Wilson and Natalie Martinez. Support staff handle the office work.<\/p>\n<p>Accounting disputes rarely stand alone. They often come with contract, employment, lease, or ownership issues. Our outside general counsel model lets one firm handle those related matters.<\/p>\n<p>KEW Legal is a law firm, not an accounting firm. We work alongside your accountant and keep the legal strategy in one place. Each step starts with the documents, and each accounting problem gets tied to the rule it touches.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Questions Partners Ask About Accounting Disputes<\/h2>\n<p>Partners usually ask whether they can see the books, whether a lawsuit is needed, and what to do first. The answers below are short. Your facts will decide the details.<\/p>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can my partner refuse to show me the partnership books?<\/summary><p>Florida law requires a partnership to give partners access to its books and records. Your partnership agreement and the facts of your situation shape how that right plays out.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I have to sue to get an accounting?<\/summary><p>Many matters start with a written records demand and negotiation. Litigation may be needed if the other side doesn&#8217;t cooperate.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will you work with my accountant?<\/summary><p>Yes. KEW Legal coordinates with your accountant or a forensic accountant and handles the legal side.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to act?<\/summary><p>Florida sets time limits for bringing claims in its limitations statute (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11<\/a>).<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can you promise a recovery?<\/summary><p>No. We cannot promise any result. Each matter depends on the documents and facts.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If your partner won&#8217;t show you the books, or the payouts don&#8217;t match the ledger, <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">send us a message<\/a> or call 305-990-2300 and describe what you&#8217;ve found.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. KEW Legal, 16690 Collins Ave Ste 1101, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Why business owners bring partnership accounting disputes to KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Records-focused review<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We look closely at your partnership agreement, financial statements, bank records and tax filings to understand what the numbers show.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting your interest<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers work to protect your ownership stake while keeping the business&#x27;s operations and relationships in view.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outside general counsel perspective<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our clients are business owners who want a lawyer who understands their company as a whole, not just one dispute.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Common partnership accounting problems we address<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Records you cannot get<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A partner delays, limits or refuses access to the company&#x27;s books, bank accounts or financial records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distributions that do not add up<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Profit payments, draws or capital returns appear inconsistent with the partnership agreement or the company&#x27;s performance.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expenses run through the company<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal or questionable expenses are paid by the business, and the explanations do not match the records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disputed capital accounts<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Partners disagree about contributions, withdrawals, valuation or how their share of the business is calculated.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" 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Avoid deleting or changing company records, and think carefully before confronting your partner in writing.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Call 305-990-2300<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Speak with Kristina E. 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