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What is a major characteristic of a corporation?
Limited liability of shareholders
What is a key advantage of a corporation?
Ease of transferring ownership rights (shares)
Why might a large publicly-traded company have different advantages compared to a small private company?
Increased access to capital markets
What is a disadvantage of a corporation?
Increased cost and complexity to follow government regulations
How is shareholders' equity presented in the financial statements?
As a residual interest in the assets of the company
Test your knowledge of financial accounting with this quiz covering Chapter 11 of "Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision-Making." Challenge yourself to identify and discuss the major characteristics of a corporation, record share transactions, and prepare entries related to shareholders' equity.
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