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Which of the following is a benefit of forming a corporation?


A) Corporations can be double taxed.
B) Owners of a corporation are passive investors.
C) Owners of a corporation are subject to unlimited liability.
D) Corporations can offer stock options to employees.

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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All of the following are advantages of forming a corporation EXCEPT ________.


A) extended life
B) capitalization
C) separated liability
D) ease of set up

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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If a corporation provides medical insurance, it will actually lower the company's taxes because ________.


A) medical insurance benefits are legally deductible expenses
B) its employees will be healthy, creating higher productivity because of lower absenteeism
C) it increases the company's profits
D) IRS regulations allows medical benefits to be filed as a business loss

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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In a partnership, the type of partner that is responsible for all claims against the company is called a(n) ________.


A) investor
B) general partner
C) unlimited partner
D) limited partner

E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

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S corporations are restricted to a limited number of owners, whereas limited liability companies can have an unlimited number of owners.

A) True
B) False

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Limited liability companies are unable to offer stock options or stock bonus incentives to their employees because ________.


A) benefits such as these are too costly for these types of startup companies
B) extra profits are reinvested into the company, not into company stocks
C) limited liability companies do not have shareholders or stock
D) approval of stock benefits is difficult due to the number of members

E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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A not-for-profit corporation such as a church or ministry may be exempt from ________.


A) inheritance tax
B) property tax
C) dividend tax
D) value-added tax

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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A(n) ________ occurs when two companies of about the same size mutually agree to create a new combined company.


A) merger
B) acquisition
C) takeover
D) synergy

E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Ben recently purchased 100 shares of stock in Feger's Sports, Inc. Ben is a(n) ________ of Feger's Sports, Inc.


A) owner
B) manager
C) director
D) partner

E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

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Sarah, Mike and Mark are dentists who would like to form a partnership. They have decided to form a limited liability corporation. Explain why this is a good choice for their dental practice.

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As an LLC, they will enjoy the benefits ...

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In a sole proprietor ownership, if business assets are not enough to pay business debts, then personal assets, such as the sole proprietor's house, personal investments, and retirement plans can be used to pay the debt. This is called ________.


A) unlimited liability
B) limited liability
C) non-liability
D) double taxation

E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

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Many new business owners prefer a limited liability structure because there are ________.


A) fewer corporate formalities
B) fewer lawsuits
C) typically higher profits than other forms of ownership
D) more informal agreements

E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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Arthur is a truck driver who owns his own business. He has been on the road for several months, and the constant wear and tear on his truck results in the need for several major mechanical repairs. This generates a loss for his business. Which of the following reflects how this will affect Arthur's tax obligation?


A) Arthur's tax obligation will be increased.
B) Arthur's tax obligation will be reduced.
C) Arthur's tax obligation will not change at all.
D) Arthur will not be required to pay his tax obligation.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Lizzie is the CEO of a large corporation that offers accounting services to several companies. She has tried to acquire her closest rival, but her rival's management is opposed to the idea. In order to gain a competitive edge, Lizzie starts a campaign to persuade her rival company's shareholders to vote out its existing management in the hopes of replacing it with a management team more sympathetic to the goals of the acquiring company. Which method of acquiring a company is Lizzie using?


A) conglomeration
B) proxy fight
C) tender offer
D) synergistic value

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Management and ownership roles would most likely be separate in what type of business structure?


A) sole proprietorship
B) general partnership
C) corporation
D) limited liability partnership

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Like partnerships, shareholders in an S corporation pay income taxes based on their proportionate share of the business profits.

A) True
B) False

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The profits of a sole proprietorship are taxed as the personal income of the owner.

A) True
B) False

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Not-for-profit organizations are NOT required to incorporate.

A) True
B) False

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Which of the following types of ownership is limited to 100 owners?


A) C corporation
B) S corporation
C) sole proprietor
D) limited liability company

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Which of the following moves would MOST likely initiate a hostile takeover?


A) The buying company offers to buy the target company's stocks at a price higher than their current value.
B) The buying company delivers an ultimatum to the target company's shareholders to give up their shares.
C) The target company's shareholders offer their company's stocks at an attractive rate to the buying company.
D) The target company's shareholders agree to sell their company's stocks all at the same time.

E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

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