Putting an Identifying Mark or Phrase on a Document to Ensure

question 41

Multiple Choice

Putting an identifying mark or phrase on a document to ensure that it is placed in the correct file is called ____.

• A) sorting
• B) cross-referencing
• C) inspecting
• D) coding
• E) indexing

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a business's profits not distributed to shareholders but instead reinvested in the business or kept as reserve.

Paid-in Capital

The amount of capital "paid in" by investors during common or preferred stock issuances, including the par value of the shares and amounts over par value.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividends that are paid out before common stock dividends.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, with holders typically having voting rights and receiving dividends.