Only People or Groups Who Have Contributed Money to a Corporation

question 20

True/False

Only people or groups who have contributed money to a corporation have a legitimate stake in that business.

---

Definitions:

Financing Activities

Activities reported in the statement of cash flows that illustrate changes in the size and composition of the equity and borrowings of a company.

Bonds Issued

Long-term debt securities issued by corporations or governments to raise funds, promising to pay back with interest.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial document summarizing the total cash inflows from operational activities and external investments a company gets, alongside the cash outflows for business operations and investments over a specific period.

Sale of Equipment

This transaction involves disposing of business equipment, typically recorded as a gain or loss in the financial statements, depending on the sale price versus book value.