A Crime That Is Punishable by a Fine or Imprisonment

question 58

Multiple Choice

A crime that is punishable by a fine or imprisonment in a local jail is a:

• A) felony.
• B) white-collar crime.
• C) misdemeanor.
• D) mala prohibita crime only.

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Definitions:

Payroll

The total amount of wages and salaries paid by a company to its employees for a set period, including necessary taxes and deductions.

Share of the Profits

This term refers to the portion of a company's profits allocated to its shareholders or partners, indicating their financial gain from the business's success.

Closing Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts.