Which of the Following Statements About the Organization of Firms

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the organization of firms is true?

• A)Partnerships are the most common form of business organization in Canada.
• B)Owners of a corporation have unlimited liability.
• C)Corporations have limited access to money markets.
• D)Owners of a corporation are not personally liable for the firm's actions,though its directors may be.
• E)Crown corporations are never interested in increasing profits because they have other goals.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

Preferred stock represents a class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on its assets and earnings than common stock, often receiving dividends before common shareholders.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends.

Earnings Per Share

A financial ratio calculated by dividing a company's net profit by the number of its outstanding shares, indicating the profitability on a per-share basis.

Bonds Payable

A long-term debt instrument issued by corporations or governments that promises to pay the holder a specified sum of money at a future date plus periodic interest payments.