Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A hostile takeover is the main method of transferring ownership interest in a corporation.
• B) A corporation is a legal entity created by a state,and it has a life and existence that is separate from the lives and existence of its owners and managers.
• C) Unlimited liability and limited life are two key advantages of the corporate form over other forms of business organization.
• D) Limited liability is an advantage of the corporate form of organization to its owners (stockholders),but corporations have more trouble raising money in financial markets because of the complexity of this form of organization.
• E) Although the stockholders of the corporation are insulated by limited legal liability,the legal status of the corporation does not protect the firm's managers in the same way,i.e. ,bondholders can sue the firm's managers if the firm defaults on its debt.

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Definitions:

Liquidation

The process of winding up a company's financial affairs by selling off its assets to pay off debts.

Election

The process through which individuals select their leaders or decide on matters of public policy through voting in a democratic society.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation that remains after deducting its liabilities.

Paid-In Capital

Paid-in capital represents the funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to shareholders, exceeding the par value of the shares.