If a Corporation Goes Bankrupt,which of the Following Has First

question 217

Multiple Choice

If a corporation goes bankrupt,which of the following has first claim on the firm's assets?

• A)stockholders
• B)the state where chartered
• C)employees
• D)bondholders

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated by the issuer.

Consolidated Common Stock

Shares that represent ownership in a corporation that has combined its financial statements with those of its subsidiaries to present a single set of financials for the entire enterprise.

Acquisition Business Combination

An acquisition business combination is a transaction or event where one entity gains control over another, often involving the purchase of the target company's stock or assets.

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, reflecting the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.