The Cost of Meeting SEC and Possibly Additional State Reporting

question 3

True/False

The cost of meeting SEC and possibly additional state reporting requirements regarding disclosure of financial information, the danger of losing control, and the possibility of an inactive market and an attendant low stock price are potential disadvantages of going public.

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Definitions:

Pretax Income

The amount of income earned by a business before paying income taxes.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion with the level of production or business activity, such as materials and labor directly involved in manufacturing.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant for a set period of time, regardless of changes in the level of activity or volume of output.

Contribution Margin Ratio

The portion of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, expressed as a percentage.