Corporations

1. Corporations are formal organizations that are set up and run to conduct business activities, engaging in various ventures such as manufacturing, trading, and providing services. They are typically owned by shareholders who invest capital in the company in exchange for ownership stakes represented by shares of stock. Corporations are considered legal entities separate from their owners, providing limited liability protection to the shareholders. They are governed by a board of directors who are responsible for making important decisions, setting strategic goals, and overseeing the company's operations. Corporations play a crucial role in the economy, generating employment opportunities, driving innovation, and contributing to economic growth and development.

What is a corporation?

A) A partnership between two individuals.
B) A sole proprietorship.
C) A legal entity separate from its owners.
D) An informal group of people.

2. Who owns a corporation?

A) Employees.
B) Shareholders.
C) Government.
D) Customers.

3. What is a publicly traded corporation?

A) A corporation whose shares are traded on stock exchanges.
B) A corporation that is government-owned.
C) A non-profit corporation.
D) A corporation with a single owner.

4. How are dividends distributed to shareholders taxed?

A) Taxed at a flat rate.
B) As capital gains or ordinary income.
C) Tax-free.
D) Only taxed at the corporate level.

5. What is the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) responsible for?

A) Managing employee benefits.
B) Regulating the securities industry.
C) Overseeing mergers and acquisitions.
D) Collecting corporate taxes.

6. What is the purpose of a corporate annual meeting?

A) To announce layoffs.
B) To celebrate the company's success.
C) To conduct daily business operations.
D) To update shareholders on company performance and elect directors.

7. Which financial statement shows a corporation's financial position at a specific point in time?

A) Balance sheet.
B) Cash flow statement.
C) Income statement.
D) Statement of retained earnings.

8. What is a proxy statement in corporate governance?

A) A financial incentive for executives.
B) A plan for international expansion.
C) A report on environmental sustainability.
D) A document disclosing information for shareholder voting.

9. What is a merger in the context of corporations?

A) Changing a company's legal structure.
B) Combining two companies into one.
C) Splitting a company into two separate entities.
D) Selling a company to another corporation.

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