Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One of the disadvantages of incorporating a business is that the owners then become subject to liabilities in the event the firm goes bankrupt.
• B) Sole proprietorships are subject to more regulations than corporations.
• C) In any type of partnership, every partner has the same rights, privileges, and liability exposure as every other partner.
• D) Sole proprietorships and partnerships generally have a tax advantage over many corporations, especially large ones.
• E) Corporations of all types are subject to the corporate income tax.

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs other than direct materials and direct labor incurred to produce goods, including utilities, depreciation, and maintenance of equipment.

Underapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead expenses incurred.

Overapplied

A condition in costing where the allocated or applied costs exceed the actual costs incurred.

Adjusted Cost

The revised basis of an asset for tax purposes after adjusting for factors such as depreciation or improvements.