Question 1

A general partner:

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A)  is personally responsible for all the partnership debts.
B)  has no say over a firm's daily operations.
C)  faces double taxation whereas a limited partner does not.
D)  has a maximum loss equal to his or her equity investment.
E)  receives a salary in lieu of a portion of the profits.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Corporate bylaws:

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A)  must be amended should a firm decide to increase the number of shares authorized.
B)  cannot be amended once adopted.
C)  define the name by which the firm will operate.
D)  describe the intended life and purpose of the organization.
E)  determine how a corporation regulates itself.F) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Which one of the following statements concerning a sole proprietorship is correct?

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A)  A sole proprietorship is designed to protect the personal assets of the owner.
B)  The profits of a sole proprietorship are subject to double taxation.
C)  The owner of a sole proprietorship is personally responsible for all of the company's debts.
D)  There are very few sole proprietorships remaining in the U.S. today.
E)  A sole proprietorship is structured the same as a limited liability company.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

How might agency problems arise in partnerships?

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Question 5

A business created as a distinct legal entity and treated as a legal "person" is called a:

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A)  corporation.
B)  sole proprietorship.
C)  general partnership.
D)  limited partnership.
E)  unlimited liability company.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following apply to a partnership that consists solely of general partners?
I.double taxation of partnership profits
II.limited partnership life
III.active involvement in the firm by all the partners
IV.unlimited personal liability for all partnership debts

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A)  II only
B)  I and II only
C)  II and III only
D)  I, II, and IV only
E)  II, III, and IV onlyF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following parties are considered stakeholders of a firm?
I.employee
II.long-term creditor
III.government
IV.common stockholder

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A)  I only
B)  IV only
C)  I and III only
D)  II and IV only
E)  II, III, and IV onlyF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Which of the following help convince managers to work in the best interest of the stockholders? Assume there are no golden parachutes.
I.compensation based on the value of the stock
II.stock option plans
III.threat of a company takeover
IV.threat of a proxy fight

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A)  I and II only
B)  III and IV only
C)  I, II, and III only
D)  I, III, and IV only
E)  I, II, III, and IVF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 9

List and briefly describe the three general areas of responsibility for a financial manager.

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The three basic areas are:
1.capital bud...

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is generally correct?

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A)  Private placements must be registered with the SEC.
B)  All secondary markets are auction markets.
C)  Dealer markets have a physical trading floor.
D)  Auction markets match buy and sell orders.
E)  Dealers arrange trades but never own the securities traded.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 11

How do the actual effects of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 compare to the initial intent of that Act?

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