If a Contract Does Not Require That Performance Be Rendered

question 20

True/False

If a contract does not require that performance be rendered directly to a third party, the third party may be considered an incidental beneficiary.

Understand the impact of treasury stock transactions on earnings per share and owners' equity.

Comprehend the classification and accounting treatment of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock under current GAAP.

Recognize the role of state law in the governance of corporate distributions to shareholders.

Appreciate the nuances of preferred stock as a financing option for companies, including its benefits and limitations.

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