Emerson, Inc

question 125

Multiple Choice

Emerson, Inc., reported that it owns and operates 265 companies worldwide with 23% of its sales coming from Europe, 18% from Asia, 46% from the U.S., and 13% from other parts of the world. Clearly, Emerson exemplifies ________________.

• A) a sovereign wealth fund
• B) a multinational corporation
• C) a foreign subsidiary
• D) an expropriated organization

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Definitions:

Normal Credit Balance

Refers to the expected positive balance in accounts that primarily capture credits, such as liabilities, revenues, and equity accounts.

Long-Term Liabilities

Obligations of a company that are due more than one year in the future, including bonds payable, long-term leases, and pension obligations.

Current Liabilities

Obligations or debts that a company is required to settle within one fiscal year or within its operating cycle.

Social Security

A government program that provides financial assistance to people with inadequate or no income, primarily the elderly, disabled, and survivors of deceased workers.