2027 Exam 1 WITH
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A general partnership has which of the following characteristics? - ANSWERSIt is
difficult to transfer ownership.
Each owner has unlimited liability for all firm debts.
Which of the following can be used to encourage managers to act in the best interests
of shareholders? - ANSWERSThe threat of termination.
Stock options and bonuses.
Managerial compensation tied to performance.
Monitoring through reports.
, Which term applies to the mixture of debt and equity maintained by a firm? -
ANSWERSCapital structure
Which of the following, are possible financial goals for a company? -
ANSWERSSurvival
Maximize profits
Minimize costs
In large firms, financial activity is usually associated with which top officer? -
ANSWERSChief financial officer
The relationship between stockholders and management can best be described as a
_________ relationship. - ANSWERSAgency
Because shareholders get paid last after all other obligations are satisfied, they are
often called: - ANSWERSResidual owners
The owners of a corporation are called ________. - ANSWERSShareholders
A corporation receives cash from financial markets by selling ________ and
_________. - ANSWERSBonds
Stocks
The controller is responsible for which of the following tasks? - ANSWERSTax reporting
Financial accounting
How is ownership transferred in a corporation? - ANSWERSOwnership is transferred by
gifting or selling stocks.
What is true of a sole proprietorship? - ANSWERSIt is the simplest type of business to
form.
A proprietorship has a limited life.
What are among the most important questions to be asked when a business is started?
- ANSWERSWhat long-term investments should be made?
How will everyday financial activities be handled?
Where will long-term financing be obtained to pay for investments?
The life of a corporation __________. - ANSWERSis unlimited.
Net working capital is defined as current assets minus current ________. -
ANSWERSliabilities
When one owner or creditor sells to another, the transaction takes place in the
_________ market. - ANSWERSsecondary