Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One disadvantage of operating as a corporation rather than as a partnership is that corporate shareholders are exposed to more personal liability than partners.
• B) There is no good reason to expect a firm's bondholders and stockholders to react differently to the types of new asset investments a firm makes.
• C) Bondholders are generally more willing than stockholders to have managers invest in risky projects with high potential returns as opposed to safer projects with lower expected returns.
• D) Stockholders are generally more willing than bondholders to have managers invest in risky projects with high potential returns as opposed to safer projects with lower expected returns.
• E) Relative to sole proprietorships, corporations generally face fewer regulations, which makes raising capital easier for corporations.

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Definitions:

Common Stock

Shares representing ownership in a company, providing voting rights and potential dividends, but with a lower claim on assets than preferred shares.

Short-term Speculation

Engaging in financial transactions with the expectation of achieving significant gains within a short time frame, often involving high risk.

Market Value

The price at which an asset would trade in a competitive auction setting.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used by firms to assess the profits earned by their investments in other companies, by reporting these profits proportionate to their stake.