THE STOCK MARKET Flashcards
Can participate through voting on specific decisions like board of directors
EQUITY
Does not participate
Debt
Subordinate to debt
Equity
Prioritized over equity
Debt
Least priority in terms of assets and income distribution
Equity
Claim of creditors are satisfied before distributing to shareholders
Debt
Type of Financing: Permanent
Equity
Type of Financing: Temporary
Debt
No Maturity Date
Equity
Maturity date is based on what is stipulated in contract
Debt
Higher risk; investors expect higher returns (through infinite capital appreciation)
Equity
Lesser risk; return is limited to interest stipulated in agreement
Debt
Cannot be claimed as tax-deductible expense by company
Equity
Tax-deductible expense for company
Debt
funds provided by the firm’s owners (investor or stockholder)
Equity
portion in the statement of financial position which is the residual value of the company after deducting the liabilities from the assets
Equity
the maximum amount of shares that is legally allowed to be issued
cannot be issued additional shares until it files amendment
Authorized Capital Stock