The Term for When an Employee Steals Money from a Business

question 31

Multiple Choice

The term for when an employee steals money from a business is:

• A)cheating.
• B)fraud.
• C)embezzlement.
• D)promotion.

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Definitions:

Organization Costs

Costs incurred in the formation of a corporation.

Retained Earnings

Retained Earnings refer to the portion of net income left after dividends are paid out to shareholders, which is then reinvested in the company or used to pay down debt.

Intangible Asset

Assets that lack physical substance but are valuable because of the advantages or rights they provide to a business.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and later reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock.