Jeremy Is Thinking of Starting Up a Small Business Selling

question 27

Multiple Choice

Jeremy is thinking of starting up a small business selling NASCAR memorabilia.He is considering setting up his business as a corporation.What is one advantage to Jeremy of setting up his business as a corporation?

• A)By setting up the business as a corporation, Jeremy would not face double taxation.
• B)By setting up the business as a corporation, Jeremy would have the ability to share risk with shareholders.
• C)By setting up the business as a corporation, Jeremy would have both ownership and control over the business.
• D)All of the above would be advantages of setting up his business as a corporation.

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Definitions:

Overhead

Overhead refers to the ongoing administrative and general expenses of a business that are not directly tied to a specific product or service production but are necessary for the business's operations.

Direct Labor

The labor costs directly tied to the production of goods or services, which can be directly attributed to specific units of production.

Direct Materials

Raw materials directly traceable to the production of goods, considered a variable cost.

Overhead Cost

Indirect costs related to the general operation of a company, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries, not directly tied to the production of goods or services.