Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following statements is true.

• A)Formation of a partnership requires legal documentation.
• B)An individual engaged in the active conduct of a business must elect not to be taxed as a partnership.
• C)A partnership exists as long as there are at least two individuals or entities engaged in the active conduct of a trade or business or a financial operation, and the business is not a trust or a corporation.
• D)All of the above are false.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, or stock, as stated by the issuing company.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the company. They are held in the company’s treasury and can be reissued or retired.

Common Stock

Equity ownership in a corporation, representing a claim on its dividends and assets, typically granting voting rights.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of shares of a company that have been issued and are currently held by investors.