Which of the Following Is an Example of an Agency

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an agency problem?

• A) managers not working as diligently if they are not the sole owner of the business
• B) the board of directors firing an incompetent manager
• C) the manager owning a great deal of stock in the company
• D) a corporate raider attempting to purchase the company

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life for accounting purposes, reflecting wear and tear.

Salvage Value

The predicted value that an asset retains at the end of its service period.

Straight-Line Depreciation

Straight-line depreciation is a method of allocating the cost of a fixed asset evenly over its useful life, assuming a constant rate of depreciation each year.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that notes every transaction, detailing the accounts affected and the amounts charged or credited.