When a Corporation Liquidates, It Performs Three Activities

question 19

Multiple Choice

When a corporation liquidates, it performs three activities. What is the general order of these activities in a plan of liquidation?

• A)pay debts, distribute property to shareholders, and wind up its affairs
• B)wind up its affairs, distribute property to shareholders, pay debts
• C)pay debts, wind up its affairs, and distribute property to shareholders
• D)wind up its affairs, pay debts, and distribute property to shareholders

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Definitions:

Voting Trust

An arrangement where the shares of a company's stock are placed under the control of a trustee, often to consolidate voting power or to make unified decisions on behalf of the shareholders.

Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management of a corporation and make major decisions.

Election

The formal process of selecting a candidate for office or deciding on a policy issue, typically through the casting of ballots.

Duty of Obedience

The obligation of board members and officers of an organization to follow the organization’s governing statutes and goals, acting within the scope of their authority.