Which of the Following Could Explain Why a Business Might

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could explain why a business might choose to operate as a corporation rather than as a sole proprietorship or a partnership?

• A) Corporations generally find it relatively difficult to raise large amounts of capital.
• B) Less of a corporation's income is generally subjected to taxes than would be true if the firm were a partnership.
• C) Corporate shareholders escape liability for the firm's debts, but this factor may be offset by the tax disadvantages of the corporate form of organization.
• D) Corporate investors are exposed to unlimited liability.
• E) Corporations generally face relatively few regulations.

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Definitions:

Endorsing Note

A legal act of signing the back of a negotiable instrument, such as a check, to assign its benefits to another party.

Bank Discount Rate

The interest rate at which a country's central bank lends money to domestic banks, often used as a benchmark for other interest rates.

Proceeds of the Note

The total amount of money received from issuing a note payable, including the principal and any interest.

Accrued Interest

The interest that has accumulated on a loan or bond but has not yet been paid.