Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Corporations generally face fewer regulations than proprietorships.
• B) Corporate shareholders are exposed to unlimited liability.
• C) It is usually easier to transfer ownership in a corporation than in a partnership.
• D) Corporate shareholders are exposed to unlimited liability,but this factor is offset by the tax advantages of incorporation.
• E) There is a tax disadvantage to incorporation,and there is no way any corporation can escape this disadvantage,even if it is very small.

Compute the extension column value by multiplying the unit cost by quantity.

Determine and compute the cost of goods sold based on markup and sales data.

Compute the ending inventory at cost when given beginning inventory, purchases, and sales data.

Apply the concept of lower of cost or market to value inventory.

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Definitions:

Casualty Loss

A loss resulting from a sudden, unexpected, or unusual event such as a storm, theft, or car accident, which can potentially be deducted from one's taxes.

Insurance Settlement

A payment made by an insurance company to a claimant, insured, or beneficiary under the terms of an insurance policy following a loss.

Adjusted Gross Income

is an individual's total gross income minus specific deductions, used to determine tax liability.

Schedule A

A form used for itemizing deductions on a U.S. individual income tax return, including taxes paid, interest, gifts to charity, and other deductible expenses.