Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis
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Author: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 15, Problem 1C
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Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form of business organization.
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Explain the difference between the publically traded and private corporations. Distinguish the open corporation from a closed corporation.
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Identifying advantages and disadvantages of a corporation
Following is a list of advantages and disadvantages of the corporate form of business. Identify each quality as either an advantage or a disadvantage.
a. Ownership and management are separated.
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a)ownership rights are easily transferred
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