PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE >BI<
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Author: BREALEY
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To determine: The statements that apply to corporations.
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which of the which of the following statements always apply to corporations
a. unlimited liability
b. limited life
c. ownership can be transferred without affecting operations
e. managers can be fired with no effect on ownership
Which of the following is not an advantage of the corporate form of business organization?
a) unlimited life
b) transferability of ownership
c) limited liabilitiy of stockholders
d) unlimited personal. liability for stockholders
Which of this statement shows the advantage to form a corporation? Select one:
a. Owner must absorb all losses
b. Ability to raise large amounts of capital is increased
c. Control of corporation not guaranteed by partial ownership of stock
d. Business terminates immediately upon death of owner
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE >BI<
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