In the United States, the Most Common Form of Business

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the most common form of business is the _____, and the form of business that generates most of the sales and profits is the _____. 

• A)corporation; corporation
• B)corporation; proprietorship
• C)proprietorship; partnership
• D)proprietorship; corporation
• E)corporation; partnership

Understand the concept of paid-in capital and how it is affected by various stock transactions.

Comprehend the legal and financial implications of stock splits, stock dividends, and treasury stock transactions.

Prepare the equity section of the balance sheet before and after significant stock transactions.

Recognize the difference between the date of declaration, record, and payment of dividends.

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