C1: INTRO Flashcards
Shareholders and investors are also known as:
Owners
________ lend money / extend credit to a business.
Creditors
What does CRA stand for?
Canada Revenue Agency
Who are usually the internal users of a financial statement?
Management
Who are the federal taxing authority in Canada?
Canada Revenue Agency
Your personal assets are NOT at risk if you form which type of business?
Corporation
Owners are responsible for debts of the company if it is a:
Proprietorship or Partnership
T/F: Partnerships are the most expensive to establish and maintain.
False
What are common shares?
Certificates that represent portions of ownership in a corporation.
Raising funds to support other activities by issuing new shares or borrowing money is an example of:
Financing Activities
Purchase shares seeking to generate return.
Shareholders (Investors)
Payments made by a company to shareholders that represent a portion of the company’s net income.
Dividends
Gain or increase in value in a company’s share price.
Capital Appreciation
Total claim on asset.
Shareholder’s Equity
What are earnings that are kept within a company?
Retained Earnings