Directors of a Corporation Are

question 45

Multiple Choice

Directors of a corporation are:

• A)designated in the charter.
• B)elected by the shareholders.
• C)appointed by the officers.
• D)elected by the officers.

Distinguish between proximate and ultimate causes of animal behaviors.

Understand the concept and calculation of goodwill in the context of acquisitions and consolidations.

Recognize the treatment of dividends in financial statements and their impact on consolidation.

Distinguish between pre-acquisition and post-acquisition equity and its importance in the consolidation process.

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Definitions:

Mixed Costs

Expenses comprising both fixed and variable components, changing in total with the level of activity but not proportionately.

Merchandising Firm

A business that purchases finished goods for resale in order to make a profit, differentiating itself from manufacturing firms and service firms.

Gross Margin

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, expressed as a percentage of sales revenue.

Contribution Margin

The amount remaining from sales revenue after variable expenses have been deducted; a measure of profitability.