There Is an Election Being Held to Fill Two Seats

question 112

Multiple Choice

There is an election being held to fill two seats on the board of directors of a firm in which you hold stock. There are a total of 420 shares outstanding. If the election is conducted under cumulative voting and you own 120 shares, how many more shares must you buy to be assured of earning a seat on the board?

• A) 0
• B) 20
• C) 21
• D) 91
• E) 141

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Definitions:

Indirect Method

In the context of cash flow statement preparation, the indirect method adjusts net income for the effects of non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to calculate cash flow from operating activities.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, distributing a portion of the company's earnings.

Statement of Cash Flows

The statement of cash flows is a financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet accounts and income affect cash and cash equivalents, breaking the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.

Financing Activities

Transactions related to raising capital and repaying investors, including issuing debt, obtaining loans, and dividend payments.