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A corporation's creditors usually do not be past the assets of the corporation to satisfy their claims. The most a stockholder can lose financially is the amount he or she invested.

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How can you describe a current liability turnover ratio?

shows how your short term liabilities are able to generate income


If the effect of the debit portion of an adjusting entry is to increase the balance of an asset account describe the effect of the credit portion of the entry?

increase the balance of the liability account :)


What does liability mean?

A limitation (a cap) of liability clause is a contractual provision that restricts the amount of damages a client can recover from a company. Uncapped liability is a liability without a limit.


Describe how a lessee accounts for a capital lease both at interception of the lease and during the 1 year of lease?

At the inception of a capital lease, the lessee recognizes an asset and a corresponding liability on their balance sheet, both recorded at the present value of the lease payments. Over the course of the lease year, the lessee depreciates the leased asset and records interest expense on the lease liability. The depreciation expense is typically calculated on a straight-line basis or in accordance with the asset's useful life, while the interest expense is determined based on the outstanding liability. Lease payments made during the year reduce the principal amount of the liability.


How do you describe liabilities decreased?

Liabilities decreased when a company reduces its obligations to creditors or other parties, often through paying off debts, renegotiating terms, or eliminating contingent liabilities. This reduction can improve a company's financial health, as it lowers the total debt burden and enhances liquidity. A decrease in liabilities can also be a positive indicator for investors, suggesting better management of resources and financial stability.

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How would you describe a professional corporation?

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Which of these does not describe a private corporation?

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Another word to describe a business or company?

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What are the difference between De facto corporation and corporation by estoppel?

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What is the term used to describe a market that is dominant by a single corporation or entity?

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What is the term used to describe a market that is dominated by a single corporation or entity?

Monopoly


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How can you describe a current liability turnover ratio?

shows how your short term liabilities are able to generate income


What would best describe the insurer's liability for losses arising from military service?

The insurers's liability may be reduced or excluded. The provision on war, military and aviation risk allows the insurer to reduce or exclude liability for losses resulting from war, military or naval service, and aviation.