Which of the Following Statements Describes the Corporate Characteristic Termed

question 148

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the corporate characteristic termed limited liability?

• A) The liabilities of the corporation cannot be extended to the personal assets of the shareholder.
• B) Shares of stock can be readily bought and sold by investors on the open market.
• C) Shareholders are not authorized to sign contracts or make business commitments on behalf of the corporation.
• D) Corporations pay income tax on corporate earnings, and shareholders pay personal income tax on corporate dividends and gains from sale of stock.

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Definitions:

Disbursements Schedule

A plan that outlines the expected payments to be made by an organization over a specified period.

Production Budget

An estimation of the number of units that must be produced in a given period to meet both sales and inventory needs.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time.

Budgeted Sales

Projected sales for a future period, estimated based on market analysis, historical data, and anticipated market conditions.