Which of the Following Organisations Is Part of the Public

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organisations is part of the public sector?

• A) BHP Billiton
• B) The Salvation Army
• C) The Department of Defence
• D) A McDonald's franchise
• E) Optus

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows the company's revenues and expenses over a specific period, indicating how the revenues are transformed into net income or loss.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, including taxes, have been deducted from total revenue.

Common Stock

Common stock represents ownership shares in a corporation, entitling holders to vote on company matters and potentially receive dividends.

Retained Earnings

Retained earnings represent the portion of net earnings not paid out as dividends but retained by the company to be reinvested in its core business or to pay debt.