Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One advantage of forming a corporation is that equity investors are usually exposed to less liability than they would be in a partnership.
• B) Corporations face fewer regulations than proprietorships.
• C) One disadvantage of operating a business as a proprietor is that the firm is subject to double taxation,because taxes are levied at both the firm level and the owner level.
• D) It is generally less expensive to form a corporation than a proprietorship because,with a proprietorship,extensive legal documents are required.
• E) If a partnership goes bankrupt,each partner is exposed to liabilities only up to the amount of his or her investment in the business.

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Definitions:

Journal Entry

A record in the accounting journal that represents a single transaction and shows the debits and credits to the various accounts affected by the transaction.

Quoted Price

The existing rate at which an asset or service can be sold or purchased.

Selling Price

The amount of money for which a product or service is sold to customers.

Face Value

The original cost of a bond or the principal balance to be paid back at maturity, excluding interest.