Which of the Following Statements Describes the Corporate Characteristic Termed

question 129

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the corporate characteristic termed no mutual agency?

• 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:

Maintenance Requirements

The minimum equity amount that must be maintained in a margin account.

Margin Accounts

Brokerage accounts that allow investors to borrow money from the broker to buy securities, subject to maintenance requirements.

Primary Market

The primary market is where securities are created and sold for the first time, involving direct transactions between issuers and investors.

Security Issues

The process of offering new securities to the market, including initial public offerings (IPOs) and bond issuances.