What Would Be a Negative Consequence of Merging the Roles

question 78

Multiple Choice

What would be a negative consequence of merging the roles of the chief executive officer and the board of directors?

• A)Extensive company knowledge
• B)Efficiency
• C)Ethical reasoning
• D)Effectiveness

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time, culminating in net income or loss.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenue and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid out, respectively.

Receivables

Money owed to a company by its customers or clients for goods or services provided that have not yet been paid for.

Payables

Payables, also known as Accounts Payable, are liabilities of a company that represent money owed to creditors for goods and services received but not yet paid for.