Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) When a corporation's shares are owned by a few individuals who are associated with or are the firm's management,we say that the firm is "closely held."
• B) A publicly owned corporation is simply a company whose shares are held by the investing public,which may include other corporations and institutions as well as individuals.
• C) Going public establishes a true market value for the firm and ensures that a liquid market will always exist for the firm's shares.
• D) When stock in a closely held corporation is offered to the public for the first time the transaction is called "going public" and the market for such stock is called the new issue market.

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Definitions:

NPV Profiles

Graphical representations that show the relationship between a project's net present value (NPV) and various discount rates, helping in the assessment of investment viability.

Average Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio indicating the average annual profit earned through an investment, compared to the initial investment cost.

Crossover Rate

The discount rate at which two investment projects have the same Net Present Value (NPV), often used in capital budgeting.

Projects

Specific tasks or initiatives undertaken to achieve a particular goal, often requiring a significant amount of planning and work.