Preferred Shares Differ from Common Shares in That Preferred Shares

question 56

Multiple Choice

Preferred shares differ from common shares in that preferred shares:

• A)have more voting power and,as such,greater control over the management of the company.
• B)because preferred shareholders are paid dividends before common shareholders.
• C)receive a tax-free dividend.
• D)all of the answers are acceptable.

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