Which of the following will not result in the termination and liquidation of a partnership? 1) Partners are incompatible and choose to cease operations. 2) There are excessive losses that are expected to continue. 3) Retirement of a partner.

Answer: Retirement of a partner

Explanation:

A partnership is a formal arrangement which is made by two or more parties to operate and manage a business and share its profits. In partnership, two or more people share ownership, and are responsible for managing the company and also the income and losses generated by the business. The income gotten is then paid to the partners.

The reasons for termination of a partnership is incompatibility on the part of partners. When partners are not compatible, they may agree to stop operation. Also, too much losses in the business can lead to the termination of the partnership agreement and stopping the business. Since losses are much, there's no reason for continuation of the business as profit maximization goal can't be achieved.

The retirement of a partner doesn't mean the business should be terminated. The business can still go on even when a partner retires.