The Number of Shares of Authorized Stock of a Corporation

question 116

Multiple Choice

The number of shares of authorized stock of a corporation:

• A)changes every time stock is sold.
• B)is stated in the charter.
• C)has no limit.
• D)must be recorded as a journal entry.

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Definitions:

Corporate Governance

The framework of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled, aiming to balance the interests of stakeholders.

Stakeholder Representatives

Individuals or groups who act on behalf of the interests of stakeholders in a company or project, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making processes.

Boards of Directors

The group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management and direction of a corporation.

Life Cycle

The series of stages that an organism, product, or system goes through from its inception to its termination or end.