Question

Andrea has prepared the following list of statements about corporations. Identify each statement as true or false.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. A corporation is an entity separate and distinct from its owners.  TRUE

2. As a legal entity, a corporation has most of the rights and privileges of a person.  TRUE

3. Most of the largest U.S. corporations are privately held corporations.  TRUE

4. Corporations may buy, own, and sell property; borrow money; enter into legally binding contracts; and sue and be sued.  TRUE

5. The net income of a corporation is not taxed as a separate entity.  TRUE                  

6. Creditors have a legal claim on the personal assets of the owners of a corporation if the corporation does not pay its debts.  FALSE

7. The transfer of stock from one owner to another requires the approval of either the corporation or other stockholders.   TRUE

8. The board of directors of a corporation legally owns the corporation.  FALSE

9. The chief accounting officer of a corporation is the controller.   FALSE

10. Corporations are subject to fewer state and federal regulations than partnerships or proprietorships. TRUE                                                                                                        

Explanation:

A corporation is a business that is a separate, legal entity that is run by board of directors chosen by the shareholders. A corporation operates or exists as an entity separate and distinct from it's owner or owners. This means that as separate or legal entity, a corporation has the rights and privileges of an individual except the right to vote and be voted for.

The stakeholders or shareholders of the corporation usually select officers to serve is board of directors and every year this board of directors nominate officers for the positions of a president, secretary and treasurer to handle the running's and activities of the corporation. If the board of directors also wishes or decides they can nominate a vice president too.