Asked by Ashleigh Petersen on May 07, 2024

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All of the following are true except

A) the last to be paid off,whether the corporation does well or goes bankrupt,are the common stockholders.
B) a key advantage of incorporating is limited liability.
C) corporations account for about 50 percent of all business sales in the United States.
D) corporations are controlled by the common stockholders.

Incorporating

The process of legally declaring a business as a corporation, providing it with specific legal rights and protections.

Limited Liability

A legal structure that limits the personal financial responsibility of shareholders, partners, or owners for company debts and obligations.

  • Recognize the significance of corporations in the U.S. economy and the concepts of ownership and control.
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Nathan DavisMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This statement is false. According to the latest data available from the U.S. Census Bureau, corporations account for about 81.2 percent of all business sales in the United States, not 50 percent. The other statements are true. The common stockholders are usually the last to be paid off in case of bankruptcy, incorporating does provide limited liability, and the common stockholders technically control the corporation through voting rights.