Match the Following Terms to Their Correct Definition

question 181

Multiple Choice

Match the following terms to their correct definition.
-Document that authorizes the creation of the corporation, setting forth its name and purpose and the names of the incorporators.

• A)Articles of incorporation
• B)Common stock
• C)Contributed capital
• D)Corporate charter
• E)Current dividend preference
• F)Date of record
• G)Declaration date
• H)Dividends in arrears
• I)Equity
• J)Exercise (strike) price
• K)Liquidating dividend
• L)No-par stock
• M)Payment date
• N)Preferred stock
• O)Prior period adjustment
• P)Return on common equity

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Definitions:

Return on Investment

A performance measure used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or compare the efficiency of multiple investments.

Controllable Margin

Controllable Margin refers to the portion of profit or income that can be directly influenced by managerial decisions, excluding fixed costs and uncontrollable factors.

Investment Center

A division or unit within an organization that has control over its revenue, expenses, and invested capital, and is responsible for its profit and investment decisions.

Budgeted Selling Expenses

Estimated costs related to the sale of a company's products or services, planned for a future period.