Which of the following statements are true regarding corporations? Note: You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect. ? Ownership rights cannot be easily transferred. ? Owners have unlimited liability for corporate debts. ? Capital is more easily accumulated than with most other forms of organization. ? Corporate income that is distributed to shareholders is usually taxed twice. ? It is a separate legal entity. ? It has a limited life.

Which of the following statements are true regarding corporations? Note: You may select more than one answer. Single click the box with the question mark to produce a check mark for a correct answer and double click the box with the question mark to empty the box for a wrong answer. Any boxes left with a question mark will be automatically graded as incorrect. ? Ownership rights cannot be easily transferred. ? Owners have unlimited liability for corporate debts. ? Capital is more easily accumulated than with most other forms of organization. ? Corporate income that is distributed to shareholders is usually taxed twice. ? It is a separate legal entity. ? It has a limited life.

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

42nd Edition

ISBN:9780357233306

Author:Maloney

Publisher:Maloney

Chapter19: Corporations: Distributions Not In Complete Liquidation

Section: Chapter Questions

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