c. its ownership is easily transferable via the sale of shares of stock.
d. it is simple to establish.
Ans: C, LO: 1, Bloom: K, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
49. Which of the following is an advantage of corporations relative to partnerships and sole proprietorships?
a. Reduced legal liability for investors
b. Harder to transfer ownership
c. Lower taxes
d. Most common form of organization
Ans: A, LO: 1, Bloom: K, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
50. A corporation has which of the following set of characteristics?
a. Shared control, tax advantages, increased skills and resources
b. Simple to set up and maintains control with founder
c. Easier to transfer ownership and raise funds, no personal liability
d. Harder to raise funds and gives owner control
Ans: C, LO: 1, Bloom: K, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
51. A small neighborhood barber shop that is operated by its owner would likely be organized as a
a. joint venture.
b. partnership.
c. corporation.
d. proprietorship.
Ans: D, LO: 1, Bloom: C, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Reporting
52. A local retail shop has been operating as a sole proprietorship. The business is growing and now the owner wants to incorporate. Which of the following is not a reason for this owner to incorporate?
a. Ability to raise capital for expansion
b. Desire to limit the owner’s personal liability
c. The prestige of operating as a corporation
d. The ease in transferring shares of the corporation’s stock
Ans: C, LO: 1, Bloom: C, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Reporting
53. All of the following are advantages for choosing a proprietorship for a business except
a. a proprietorship is a simple form of business to set up.
b. a proprietorship gives the owner control of the business.
c. proprietorship receive more favorable tax treatment.
d. transfer of ownership is easily achieved through stock sales.
Ans: D, LO: 1, Bloom: K, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
54. Jack and Jill form a partnership. Jack runs the business in New York, while Jill vacations in Hawaii. During the time Jill is away from the business, Jack increases the debts of the business by $20,000. Which of the following statements is true regarding this debt?
a. Only Jack is personally liable for the debt, since he has been the managing partner during that time.
b. Only Jill is personally liable for the debt of the business, since Jack has been working and she has not.
c. Both Jack and Jill are personally liable for the business debt.
d. Neither Jack nor Jill is personally liable for the business debt, since the partnership is a separate legal entity.
Ans: C, LO: 1, Bloom: K, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
55. Which one of the following questions is most likely asked by an internal human resources director for the company?
a. Which product line is most profitable?
b. What price for our product will maximize the company income?
c. What average pay raise is affordable for employees this year?
d. Should any product lines be eliminated?
Ans: C, LO: 1, Bloom: C, Difficulty: Easy, Min: 1, AACSB: None, AICPA BB: Legal/Regulatory Perspective, AICPA FC: Reporting, AICPA PC: None, IMA: Business Economics
56. Which of the following are internal reports that accounting provides to internal users?