Module 12 Flashcards
3 Forms of Business Entity?
Sole Proprietorship, Partnership and Corporation
First Decision to incorporate?
Federal (CBCA) or Provincial (OBCA)
2nd and 3rd Decision?
How much share capital to authorize and who are the directors
4th and 5th Decision?
Name registration and finding underwriter
1st Basic right of Common Shareholder?
Residual Ownership of Net Assets
2nd Basic right of Common Shareholder?
One share, One vote
3rd and 4th Basic right of Common Shareholder?
Primary rights and receive dividends
Why are Preferred Shares Preferred?
Give up voting rights but have more security over investment
Which is better for investors?
Risk vs Return
How does firm view preferred shares?
Another form of debt, and hard to sell
How do we issue shares for Non-Cash Assets?
Recorded in FMV
How do we issue costs GAAP way?
Intangible Assets (Organization Costs) and Reduction of production
What is a treasury share?
When a firm buys its own shares on open
market, CBCA makes illegal
What is leverage?
Ability to use borrowed funds in business to generate higher return