Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Corporation

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a corporation?

• A) The financial loss that a stockholder may suffer from owning stock in a public company is limited.
• B) Cash dividends paid by a corporation are deductible as expenses by the corporation.
• C) A corporation can own property in its name.
• D) Corporations are required to file federal income tax returns.

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Definitions:

Net Income

A financial metric indicating the amount of revenue that remains as profit for a period after all expenses and taxes have been paid.

Common Stock

A form of investment indicating a stake in a corporation, which bestows upon its owners the right to vote and receive a portion of the company's earnings through dividends.

Net Cash

The amount of cash available after deducting cash outflows from cash inflows.

Investment Activity

Investment activity involves the allocation of capital to assets or projects with the expectation of generating future returns, contributing to a company's growth or financial health.