Of the Sources of External Funds for Nonfinancial Businesses in Canada

question 38

Multiple Choice

Of the sources of external funds for nonfinancial businesses in Canada, stocks account for approximately ________ of the total.

• A) 2 percent
• B) 12 percent
• C) 20 percent
• D) 40 percent

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Definitions:

Single-Step Income Statement

A form of income statement where all expenses are subtracted from total revenue in one step to arrive at net income.

FOB Destination

A term used in shipping indicating that the seller is responsible for the freight costs and owns the goods in transit until they are delivered to the buyer's location.

Merchandise Inventory

The goods a retail store has purchased and intends to sell to customers, representing one of the retailer's primary assets.

General and Administrative Expenses

Overhead expenses not directly tied to a specific function like production or sales, including executive salaries, legal fees, and other administrative costs.