Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 205

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)Corporations can issue stocks and bonds, while proprietorships cannot.
• B)Corporations have one owner, while proprietorships have many owners.
• C)Corporations face more taxes than do proprietorships.
• D)Proprietorships have unlimited liability while corporations have limited liability.

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Definitions:

Common Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own common stock in a corporation, granting them rights to dividends and voting in corporate matters.

Cumulative

This term refers to the total amount accumulated over a period of time, often used in the context of dividends or other figures that add up over multiple periods.

Dividends in Arrears

Unpaid dividends on cumulative preferred stock that must be paid out before any dividends can be issued on common stock.

Preferred Shareholders

Investors who own preferred shares of a company, which typically offer dividends before common stock and have priority in asset liquidation.